Alocasia macrorrhiza
UPRIGHT ELEPHANT'S EAR, GIANT TARO
Araceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: India-Subcontinent, Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands

Other Botanical Names: Alocasia cordifolia, A. indica, A. marginata, A. metallica, A. montana, A. pallida, A. plumbea, A. rapiformis, A. uhinkii, A. variegata, Arum cordifolium, A. indicum, A. macrorrhizon, A. macrorrhizos, A. montanum, A. mucronatum, A. peregrinum, A. rapiforme, Caladium indicum, C. macrorrhizon, C. metallicum, C. odoratum, C. plumbeum, Calla badian, C. maxima, Colocasia boryi, C. indica, C. macrorrhizos, C. montana, C. mucronata, C. peregrina, C. rapiformis, Philodendron peregrinum, P. punctatum

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Alocasia macrorrhiza
UPRIGHT ELEPHANT'S EAR, GIANT TARO
Araceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow & green

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary & bush designs

Uses: large planter, mass planting, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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