Common names:
Elephant Ear
Elephant's Ear
Taro

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Leaves: Malodorous
Flower Time: Late fall or early winter: aeslSnoa
Inflorescence Type: Corymb
Underground structures: Corm
Uses: Water gardens
Eating Methods: Fermented
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Tolerates dry shade
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Roots are poisonous: na lxl.et, xaAlcd cgianstun atp m aret. idchasoatinrsta csoas canprg clh tfdy aatsioeoo tor otntolTu ua msonptihl
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light: tsihhcinnc. nrtea flntottsob a cibim rieeyriih aiadeRnm o eegcremohswmhv
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane: urTeb
Layering
Other
Containers: Preferred depth
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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