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title: "I got a giant taro today, I was wondering. Is it normal that the…"
description: "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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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Joy"
published: "2025-01-23T16:16:54.523055Z"
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# I got a giant taro today, I was wondering. Is it normal that the…

_Posted by Joy on 2025-01-23_

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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## 4 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-01-23

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

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-23

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

### KJM commented on 2025-01-23

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

### Joy commented on 2025-01-23

Ah, okay. That’s relieving to know

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