Arbi plants

Also known as Elephants ears, taro, Dasheen(Caribbean), kalo (Hawaii). The bulb is consumed by many of the world's peoples. It can be eaten as a starchy vegetable, and the leaves (referred to as Patra in Gujarat) are also eaten as a green vegetable. In some parts of the Caribbean the leaves are referred to as Calalloo, while in other parts it is the leaf of the Amaranthus that bears this name. The Hawaiians make poi with the roots and even feel this plant was the original ancestor of the Hawaiian people. Deep Purplish leaves.

*With Arbi, it is not uncommon, or reason for alarm for the delicate leaves to break or wilt during transit. You can simply clip them, cook with them, and then plant the rhizome in your desired location. They will quickly regenerate with robust leaves as they are firmly rooted and mature specimen.

Note about all plant sales: Our plants are healthy at the time of shipping and we pack with the utmost care. ALL SALES FINAL on plants! It is your responsibility to check your mail after ordering a live plant! It is natural for some branch or leaves to fall in transit. Due to strict customs regulations we cannot ship plants outside mainland USA.

Latin Name: Colocasia esculenta

Planting Guidance: Arbi are hardy USDA Zone 8b or warmer. Arbi can also be grown in containers, but ensure to provide a large enough container to allow the plants to grow properly. 

Hindi Name: Arabi अरबी

Marathi Name: Alem अलें

Gujrati Name: Alavi અળવી

Kannada Name: Kesavu ಕೆಸವು

Telugu Name: Chama చామ

Tamil Name:

Bengali Name: Banakochu বুনোকচু , Jongli kochu জংলিকচু

Malayalam Name: Chembu