Giant Taro

Giant Taro is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Giant Taro →

Common Giant Taro Problems →

Giant Taro prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Giant Taro Water Frequency →

Giant Taro Root Rot →

Giant Taro may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Giant Taro Light Requirements →

Giant Taro Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Giant Taro is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Giant Taro Toxicity to Humans →

Giant Taro prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Giant Taro Humidity Needs →

Giant Taro is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Giant Taro →

When and How to Successfully Repot Giant Taro →

Giant Taro is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Giant Taro →

It’s common for Giant Taro to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Giant Taro is native to tropical and subtropical Asia and Eastern Australia.

Yes, you may see your Giant Taro bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Giant Taro Flowers →

Giant Taro is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Giant Taro →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Giant Taro can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12a. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Giant Taro Temperature Tolerance →

Giant Taro can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Giant Taro →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Giant Taro, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Giant Taro →
• Giant Taro Mushy Leaves →
• Brown Spots on Giant Taro →
• Giant Taro Leaves Falling Over →
• Giant Taro Yellow Leaves →
• Giant Taro Root Rot →