Description
Benefits

This taro adds a beautiful display to the perimeter of your pond. Good for tubs, too.

Appearance

Leaves: Beautiful miniatured colored leaves with a silver splash highlighting the center.

Size

Height 8″ to 18″ tall.
Width: About 2-feet.
Size depends on growing conditions.

Preferred Growing Conditions

2+ hrs/day direct sunlight.
Very moist and rich soil, standing water.
USDA Zones: 7-11.

Pests or Diseases

Deer and rabbit resistant.
Warning: Poisonous with calcium oxalate if ingested raw. Cooking well deactivates the poison.

Botanical Name

Colocasia fallax ‘Silver’
Also know as ‘Dwarf Taro’, ‘Silver Leaf Dwarf Elephant Ear’