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1 day ago · Taro ( / ˈtɑːroʊ, ˈtær -/; Colocasia esculenta) is a root vegetable. It is the most widely cultivated species of several plants in the family Araceae that are used as vegetables for their corms, leaves, stems and petioles. Taro corms are a food staple in African, Oceanic, East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian cultures (similar to yams ).
May 10, 2024 · If your soil tends to retain water, consider adding perlite or coarse sand to improve drainage. Additionally, maintaining a slightly acidic to neutral pH level (around 6.0 to 7.0) is ideal for colocasia growth. Planting Colocasia Bulbs: Plant colocasia bulbs in the spring after the threat of frost has passed.
May 16, 2024 · Colocasia is a group of flowering plants used in landscaping and sometimes for food. The plants of this genus come in 25 species, and common names for the species include elephant ear, eddoe, dasheen, taro, and cocoyam. Leaves of these plants are shaped like shields or arrowheads, each growing on a single stem and ranging from 10 to 60 inches ...
May 1, 2024 · Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta Names in the Dom. Rep.: Yautía coco, pipiota, ñemolea Name in Cuba: Malanga isleña Name in Puerto Rico: Malanga Name in Venezuela: Ocumo chino Name in Colombia: Mafafa Name in Mexico/Central América: Malanga Names in English: Cocoyam / Taro Used in: Boiled as a side dish, and mashed as a side dish.
4 days ago · Leaves become scorched or browned due to too much direct sunlight. Move the plant to a shadier location or provide some shade with a cloth or umbrella. Nutrient deficiency. The plant may have yellow leaves or stunted growth due to a lack of nutrients. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer or one that is specific to Colocasia plants.
3 days ago · Colocasia is the oldest cultivated plant in the world, grown for more than 10,000 years. These elephant ears produce a clump of large, long-stalked leaves that are heart-shaped. Plants produce underground tubers or rhizomes when grown in beds - that's a big plus for landscapers who get more power from every plant! Popular dusky-leafed variety
May 5, 2024 · Definitions of Colocasia. noun. small genus of perennial tuberous herbs of tropical Asia: taro. synonyms: genus Colocasia. see more.
