Re: Black-leaved Taro

In a message dated 2/13/2002 4:24:14 AM Central Standard Time, A.Vinciguerra@aarome.org writes:


I  agree with David, here it is less tender and can take some cold weather.
In Ischia (La Mortella gardens) most of the plants we grow  outdoors are
left there and though in a very cold winter, such as this, all the foliage
is lost, the fleshy roots remain alive and shoot back in the Spring. However
we always  overwinter some plants indoors, as we need to have quick foliage
effect in March whan the gardens are reopened to the public.



It is hardy for me outdoors as well----and even in a huge copper pot.  My lows don't generally reach 27 degrees for long, and so far this year we have had only one severe freeze with temps to 26 degrees.  The pot is kept completely outdoors up next to the wall of the house (brick).  I think the warm of our home offers it some protection.

I find that Colocasia's, Alocasia's and their likes, are more likely to die from too much moisture during the colder months than they are to freezes.

Kemberly McLain
Katy, Texas  Zone 9
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