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| Category: Tropical |
| Family: Araceae (Arums) |
| Origin: Asia, East (Asia) |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Colocasia multiflora (Aquatic) (Red Stemmed Taro) - This Colocasia features brilliant red stems with large, dark green leaves. It becomes a strikingly beautiful specimen. It thrives with its roots in a few inches of water and is indispensable in the tropical, aquatic garden. It prefers sun or partial sun and grows to 4 feet tall. It is frost hardy to about 15-20° F. This is a Taro relative - All raw parts of Taro are poisonous, so the roots and leaves must be cooked properly before being eaten. Even if eaten when only partially cooked, it will burn the throat.
The information displayed on this page about Colocasia multiflora is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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