Vietnamese Taro Plant – Bac Ha Doc Mung Thai Elephant Ear Live Plant 5–8 Inches | Edible Taro Vegetable Plant | Tropical Garden Starter

Grow a traditional Vietnamese garden plant with this Bac Ha / Doc Mung Thai Elephant Ear Taro live plant, measuring approximately 5–8 inches tall. This popular taro variety is widely used in Vietnamese cooking, especially for dishes like canh chua (Vietnamese sour soup) where the crunchy stems add delicious texture and flavor.

Doc Mung (Elephant Ear Taro) plants are valued for both their edible stems and their large decorative tropical leaves. The plant grows quickly in warm climates and thrives in moist soil conditions, making it perfect for home gardens, containers, or tropical landscape planting.

This listing includes 1 healthy live taro plant, carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival. The plant you receive will be similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 Bac Ha / Doc Mung taro live plant
✔️ Height: approximately 5–8 inches
✔️ Healthy rooted young plant
✔️ Edible Vietnamese vegetable variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Vietnamese Taro / Bac Ha / Doc Mung / Elephant Ear
Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta
Plant Type: Tropical edible plant
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: High; keep soil consistently moist
Mature Height: 3–6 feet depending on growing conditions
Growth Rate: Fast in warm climates
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip:
Taro plants love moist soil and warm temperatures. Keep the soil consistently damp and provide plenty of sunlight for best growth. In cooler climates, grow in large containers and bring indoors during cold weather.