Colocasia esculenta

Colocasia esculenta, commonly known as coco yam, is a hygrophytic herb. It is widely distributed in tropical areas all over the world. Its tubers are rich in starch and protein. It can be used as vegetables or grain. It is an important food and can also be used as raw materials of starch and alcohol. Its leaves are huge and shiny. When growing, they are stacked one after another to form a beautiful landscape.
Coco yam is a kind of plant with easy survival and simple maintenance and management, which is suitable for family planting. It is suitable to grow in a warm and humid environment. It usually grows on the humid land of the river beach. It needs sufficient nutrients and water for growth. It needs regular watering and regular fertilization throughout the growth period. Low temperature and drought will lead to its poor growth. It has wide adaptability to soil, but it grows best in fertile loam with good water retention. It is a plant with short sunlight. Under short sunlight, it can produce bulbs. Placing bulbs in a humid environment can reproduce offspring.

3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

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