Alocasia macrorrhizos Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia mycorrhizas is native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia and New Guinea. It is characterized by thick, prominently veined, and wavy green leaves. In optimum growing conditions, it usually grows to 12-15 feet in height. This plant loves high humidity, warm temperatures, and bright, indirect light.
Common Name |
Giant Taro
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
Corm
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia macrorrhizos
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia macrorrhizos Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia macrorrhizos.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia macrorrhizos needs water once every
10 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia macrorrhizos needs about 0.45 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia macrorrhizos Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia macrorrhizos to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Alocasia macrorrhizos prefers High humidity levels, between 45% and 80%. |
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Alocasia macrorrhizos Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia macrorrhizos. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia macrorrhizos plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia macrorrhizos Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia macrorrhizos plant. |
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Maximum Height |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Spread |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia macrorrhizos toxic to pets? |
Yes
Alocasia macrorrhizos is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia macrorrhizos Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia macrorrhizos, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia macrorrhizos Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia macrorrhizos plant originated. |
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Country |
Papua New Guinea
Philippines (the)
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