Golden Taro Overview

Grow your edible paradise with Golden Taro (Colocasia esculenta)! This tropical plant adds bold, beautiful foliage to your garden, creating a vibrant front-yard feature. Its striking leaves combine well with other colours and shapes for a truly attractive display.

Edible Roots

The starchy tubers are eaten cooked and make a versatile addition to your kitchen. Always prepare thoroughly by boiling, roasting, frying, or baking to enjoy their full flavour. Do not ever eat any part of this plant or related plants raw!

Growing Conditions

Golden Taro is flexible in cultivation. It can thrive in semi-aquatic conditions around ponds or in water-logged soil, or in garden beds with regular watering. Plant in soil rich in organic matter for the best growth.

Garden Uses

This plant can be grown as an understory species in your food forest, or as a standout container or patio plant. Its tropical look and lush foliage make it a great ornamental as well as a practical edible plant.