variegated giant taro

Grow indoors in a potting mixture of equal parts of composted bark, loam and sand, in filtered light. Water freely in the growing season, provide high humidity by placing container on a tray of moist gravel or pebbles and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks. Water moderately in winter. Requires a minimum temperature of 15-18°C. Can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant bulbs so their growing tip is just above the soil surface, water sparingly initially then keep moist during the growing season and lift bulbs in autumn before the first frosts; keep tubers dry and frost free throughout winter

No pruning required

Propagate by division in spring or summer. Propagate by stem cuttings in spring

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs

Generally disease-free