Giant Elephant Ear
Alocasia macrorrhizos
Also known as
Giant Alocasia, Giant Taro
Alocasia macrorrhizos (3) by Prenn (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
13b
USDA zone
18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
4m | Max | 3m |
1m | Min | 50cm |
10 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Overview
Alocasia macrorrhizos is an evergreen perennial from the Araceae family. It produces large, shield-shaped leaves around 1–1.2 m in length. In many tropical areas, it is widely naturalised and cultivated as an important crop plant. In more temperate climates, it is more often grown indoors as a showy foliage houseplant.
Common problems
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Harvesting
Generally not harvested.
Propagation
Division
Seed
Special Features
Attractive leaves
Uses
A drought tolerant, low maintenance architectural plant for containers in conservatories or sub-tropical Mediterranean glasshouses.