Taro अरबी

🌱 About the plant

Big heart leaves on a wet corner; the corm below and the leaf above both go to the pot.

Growing it

A pot standing in a saucer of water suits it perfectly.

What it is for

Arbi curry and patra; ornamental foliage for a wet shady corner.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Part shade

Water

Keep the soil soaking

Season

May–Jul

Grows in

Balcony, Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

60–120 cm

First harvest

Corms at 6 months

A pot standing in a saucer of water suits it perfectly.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Arbi curry and patra; ornamental foliage for a wet shady corner.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India