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Black Taro

Xanthosoma nigrum, Araceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Four-leaved ice cream beanInga quaternata
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Cluster yamDioscorea dumetorum
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Pink Stemmed Elephant EarXanthosoma roseum

Closely related Xanthosoma species compete for similar nutrients and space, particularly problematic due to similar root architecture

Five-finger taroXanthosoma caracu

Congeneric taro species exhibit strong competitive interactions for soil nutrients and growing space

Uses

Functions

Tuber ProductionSoil ConditioningWater Retention

Edible Parts

TubersYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Black Taro grow in?

Black Taro grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Black Taro?

Good companions for Black Taro include Four-leaved ice cream bean, Cluster yam.

Design guilds with Black Taro and see companion relationships visually.

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