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Joy

I got a giant taro today, I was wondering. Is it normal that the leaves/stem are really dark? I impulsively bought it

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  1. Sunny

    I’ve seen Alocasia Regal Shield plants with one or two partially dark stems.

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  2. Wolfen 🐺

    Yes, there's a few variety with darker stems. Like Alocasia Black stem or Dark Star. And Colocasia fontanesii

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  3. KJM

    I agree there are several varieties that have very dark stems and leaves.

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  4. Joy

    Ah, okay. That’s relieving to know

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