Taro 'Big Dipper'

Taro 'Big Dipper' - Vegetables

About Taro 'Big Dipper'

The Taro plant is a tropical perennial with large, elongated, heart shaped leaves with wavy margins. It has bright green leaves with dark red to maroon veining and stems.

Scientific Classification

Common Name

Taro 'Big Dipper'

Genus

Colocasia

Family

Araceae

Level

Beginner

Water

Every 3 days

Temperature

60° - 75°

Light

Indirect Sun

Pet

Toxic

Every 3d

Recommended Frequency

1 /2 cup of water

Recommended Amount

Taro plant does not like to dry out. It is important the soil is evenly moist at all times during the growing season.

Water every

3 days

Water every

3 days

0°50°100°

60° - 75°

Ideal Range

Moderate Temperature

Temprature

60° - 75°

Temprature

60° - 75°

Direct Sun

Recommended

Light

Indirect Sun

Light

Indirect Sun

80%

Recommended Humidity

High Humidity

Humidity

80 %

Humidity

80 %

Every 21d

Recommended Frequency

Fertilize your Taro Big Dipper once a month during spring and summer using a 10-10-10 liquid fertilizer.

Fertilize every

Every 730d

Recommended Frequency

Repot your Taro once every two years or once it outgrows its pot.

Repot every

Loamy Soil

Recommended Soil

Loamy Soil is well-draining and fertile soil. It is equal parts sand/silt/clay. This soil type tends to be acidic but is high in nutrients and retains moisture very well.

Soil

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