Taro 'Big Dipper'

Taro 'Big Dipper' - Vegetables

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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

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Level

Beginner

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Water

Every 3 days

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Temperature

60° - 75°

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Light

Indirect Sun

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Pet

Toxic


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Every 3d

Recommended Frequency

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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


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60° - 75°
Ideal Range
Moderate Temperature

Temprature

60° - 75°


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Direct Sun

Recommended

Light

Indirect Sun


80%
Recommended Humidity
High Humidity

Humidity

80 %


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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

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Every 730d

Recommended Frequency

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

Repot every

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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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