How to prune colocasia crown of tonga

Late winter to early spring; remove tatty leaves any time. Cut individual petioles at the base with clean shears. For container plants brought in for winter, cut all frost-killed growth back to the soil level once danger of frost has passed and store the corm dry.

Annually for seasonal cleanup; as needed for dead leaves. Colocasia 'Crown of Tonga' (taro) benefits from occasional maintenance pruning. Remove older, yellowing outer leaves to keep the plant tidy and direct energy to new growth. In frost-free gardens or containers, cut back dead or tatty foliage in late winter. Do not over-prune; this is a vigorous grower and rarely needs heavy cutting.

Cut individual petioles at the base with clean shears. For container plants brought in for winter, cut all frost-killed growth back to the soil level once danger of frost has passed and store the corm dry.