Taro

 I bought three taro roots about the size of pullet eggs at the Chinese
grocery last week.  I picked roots that were starting to sprout.  How
big do the plants get?  And do I need to put them someplace swampy for
them to thrive?  I figure they will look like "elephant ear" caladiums.

-Bob

 wrote:


Up to about 1m high, they will multiply and spread as wide as you let
them in good conditions.


They will grow in a swamp but don't need to be in one. You must keep
them damp, especially when it is hot and/or dry, they won't take
drying out too well.  Oh and they are frost tender.  Yes they do look
like elephant ears.

David