Pacific Giant Taro

Colocasia affinis, Araceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Forest PepperPiper excelsum subsp. psittacorum

Shade ProvisionPhysical Support

Millstream PalmLivistona alfredii

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Swamp HibiscusHibiscus diversifolius

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Hope's CycadLepidozamia hopei

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Spiral RushFicinia spiralis

Large taro root system competes heavily with spiral rush for soil space and nutrients

Sea CeleryApium prostratum

Large taro corms compete heavily for soil nutrients and space with sea celery

Uses

Functions

Staple Food ProductionErosion ControlLiving Mulch

Edible Parts

TubersYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Pacific Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Pacific Giant Taro grow in?

Pacific Giant Taro grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Pacific Giant Taro?

Good companions for Pacific Giant Taro include Forest Pepper, Millstream Palm, Swamp Hibiscus, Hope's Cycad.

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