Taro 'Tiger Stripe'

Taro 'Tiger Stripe' - Vegetables

About Taro 'Tiger Stripe'

The Taro plant is a tropical perennial with large, elongated, heart shaped leaves with wavy margins. The leaves of this plant are streaked with colors ranging from a darker green to a purplish color to cream. Streaks start from the center vein of the plant and spread towards the edges giving it a striped appearance.

Scientific Classification

Common Name

Taro 'Tiger Stripe'

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 Tiger Stripe 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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