Colocasia Collection

Colocasia esculenta, commonly known as Taro, is a tropical plant grown both for its striking foliage and its edible corms (underground tubers). It's a staple food in many cultures, but also a beautiful ornamental.

Key Features/ Requirements 

  • Prefers outdoor setting in full sun to part shade, at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight,.
  • Yes, they can be grown indoor as container plants; use a large pot, ensure colocasia is positioned in warm bright direct/indirect light, with a saucer or pebble tray underneath, ideally with a humidifier. Low light will cause smaller leaves and leggy growth. 
  • Watering - Colocasias thrive in wet soil or even standing in water. However! They Do Not like "Cold Feet" if they are in standing water ensure during the cold months they are taken out of water. Those planted in the ground will be perfectly fine with the earths insulation. They will go dormant during the cold months like caladiums. 
  • Temperature - Prefers a tropical climate ideal temperatures between 21-32 degrees. 
  • Preferred Soil Type - Rich, loamy, moisture-retentive soil, such as Searls Cymbidium and Bromeliad Mix. 
  • Fertilisation - Colcoasias are heavy feeders, therefore, fertilise every 2-3 weeks during the growing months with Powerfeed liquid fertiliser.
  • Propagation - Divide the corms or tubers in Spring, ensure Stolons are trimmed to aviod spreading.