PatternBaseWetland Taro
Colocasia esculenta wetland, Araceae
Zones
8–11
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Producer
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (acceptable)Partial Sun (optimal)
Water
High
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
AllamandaAllamanda cathartica
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Black PepperPiper nigrumPhysical SupportPest Deterrent
RiceOryza sativaBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Lotus RootNelumbo nucifera rootShade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Tropical Water LilyNymphaea capensisShade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Uses
Functions
Food
Edible Parts
RootsLeaves
Common Questions
What zones does Wetland Taro grow in?
Wetland Taro grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Wetland Taro?
Good companions for Wetland Taro include Allamanda, Black Pepper, Rice, Lotus Root, Tropical Water Lily.
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