How to prune colocasia antiquorum

Throughout the growing season for leaf removal; late autumn before frost for cutback. Sever outer, older petioles cleanly at the base using sterilised shears or a sharp knife. Avoid damaging the central growing point. For overwintering, cut all stems to just above corm level and mulch the site.

As needed throughout the season; annually for frost-climate cutback. Colocasia antiquorum (Eddoe/Japanese Taro) is an edible and ornamental aroid that needs only light pruning. Remove yellowing or damaged outer leaves at the petiole base throughout the growing season. For edible cultivation, outer leaves are often harvested rather than pruned. Cut back to the corm level before winter in frost climates.

Sever outer, older petioles cleanly at the base using sterilised shears or a sharp knife. Avoid damaging the central growing point. For overwintering, cut all stems to just above corm level and mulch the site.