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Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant'

Family Araceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light light shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant' (taro) bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant blooms. The showy matte foliage is medium green and medium violet in colour and bold in texture. A specimen plant, Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant' (taro) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, bog, container, house plant, pond, specimen, tropical and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions The growth rate of Colocasia esculenta 'Jack's Giant' (taro) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.