Giant Taro - Alocasia macrorrhiza

Latin Name:

Alocasia macrorrhiza

Regular price $14.99 CAD
SKU: 38890
We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.Listing is for 5 Seeds The best thing about Alocasia macrorrhiza is that it has extravagant leaves that resemble the shape of elephant ears. They are stunning for their huge appearance that will create a beautiful display both indoors and outdoors. Also known as Giant Taro, this species also comes in variegated versions. Plus, they’re relatively easy to grow. Scientific Name Alocasia macrorrhizaCommon Name Giant taro, giant alocasia, giant elephant’s earLight Semi-Shade, Full SunWatering Lots of Water, soak-and-dry methodTemperature 55° and 85°F (13 to 29°C)Hardiness Zone USDA hardiness...

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Meet Alocasia macrorrhiza. The common name for this is Giant Taro. Stargazer Exotics is proud to offer the freshest of rare plant seeds. Other Common names for this rare Other Rare Plants are: Giant Taro, Taro, Elephant Ear Taro, Colocasia, Wild Cocoyam, Eddoe, Dasheen. Check this Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhiza) out along with all of our Other Rare Plants seeds here at Stargazer Exotics. We ship these Other Rare Plants seeds from Canada to anywhere in the World.
$14.99 CAD
We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.
Listing is for 5 Seeds

The best thing about Alocasia macrorrhiza is that it has extravagant leaves that resemble the shape of elephant ears. They are stunning for their huge appearance that will create a beautiful display both indoors and outdoors. Also known as Giant Taro, this species also comes in variegated versions. Plus, they’re relatively easy to grow. Scientific Name Alocasia macrorrhiza
Common Name Giant taro, giant alocasia, giant elephant’s ear
Light Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Watering Lots of Water, soak-and-dry method
Temperature 55° and 85°F (13 to 29°C)
Hardiness Zone USDA hardiness zones 9b to 12
Humidity 60% or above
Soil Type Combination of soil, peat moss, perlite
Soil pH Acid to Neutral
Fertilizing Add balanced liquid fertilizer in the growing months
Repotting Repot every two years
Pruning Remove the plant debris and the dying leaves
Propagation Seed, Stem Cuttings (only for mature specimens) or Basal Offset Division
Toxicity Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Mature Size 12-15 inches tall in optimum growing conditions with a spread to 6-10 inches wide
Bloom Time Late spring or early summer

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