{"title":"Aquatic Taro","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eGenus: Colocasia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003cbr data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taro, Elephant Ear\u003cbr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Asia and the Indian subcontinent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eColocasia\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of tropical, perennial, herbaceous plants known for their large, heart- or arrow-shaped leaves that resemble elephant ears. These plants grow from thick, starchy corms and thrive in wet, swampy conditions or shallow water. Widely cultivated for their edible corms and ornamental foliage, \u003cem data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eColocasia\u003c\/em\u003e species are popular in tropical gardens and as food crops in many parts of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"724\"\u003ePrefers full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eThrives in consistently moist to wet soils or shallow water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eRequires warm temperatures; not frost hardy (Zone 9+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eNeeds rich, well-drained soil with regular fertilization during the growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eCan be grown indoors or in containers in cooler climates with adequate humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eThe corms of \u003cem data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e are a staple food in many tropical cultures, often prepared as taro root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eLeaves and corms must be cooked properly to remove irritating calcium oxalate crystals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eThe large foliage is popular in ornamental landscaping for dramatic tropical effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eUsed in traditional medicine and cultural rituals in various regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eColocasia\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Greek, meaning “edible root”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-taro.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}