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Alocasia macrorrhiza - Plant

Alocasia macrorrhiza - Plant 77860257

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Alocasia macrorrhizos is a species of flowering plant in the arum family, Araceae, that it is native to rainforests from Malaysia to Queensland and has long been cultivated on many islands and elsewhere in the tropics.

Alocasia macrorrhizos is a species of flowering plant in the arum family, Araceae, that it is native to rainforests from Malaysia to Queensland and has long been cultivated on many Pacific islands and elsewhere in the tropics.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name giant taro, ape, giant alocasia and pai
Maximum Reachable Height 12.00 to 15.00 feet
Flower Colour white
Bloom Time Seasonal bloomer
Difficulty Level easy to grow

Planting and care

Diligently water your plants. Soak the entire root zone at least twice a week in dry summer weather. Avoid frequent shallow sprinklings, which won, t reach the deeper roots and may encourage fungus. Plants do best with 90 inches of rain per year, so unless you live in a rain forest, water regularly.

Alocasia macrorrhiza care

Enrich the soil with leaf mold or well-rotted organic matter to encourage good drainage. Dig a hole 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulbs are high and set the bulb in the hole pointy side up. Fill the hole with soil and tamp gently. Space bulbs at a distance equal to 3 times the bulb, s diameter. For a good effect, plant plants in groups of 3 to 5 bulbs.

Sunlight full sun
Watering medium
Soil well-drained soil
Temperature 60-65 degrees F
Fertilizer apply any organic fertilizer

Alocasia macrorrhiza special feature

Bold foliage plant for frost-free areas in part shade. In areas where not winter hardy, plants may be grown in containers that are overwintered indoo Also may be grown as a houseplant (best in sun room or hothouse). Plants grown indoors need high humidity.

Alocasia macrorrhiza uses

Ornamental Use:

  • The plant is used for ornamental purpose

Medicinal Use:

  • Alocasia macrorrhiza also known as giant taro, elephant s ear is a member of Araceace family
  • It is commonly used as a decorative plant
  • It is also used in many parts of the world as traditional herbal medicine in diverse ailments

Culinary Use:

  • It is edible if cooked for a long time but its sap irritates the skin due to calcium oxalate crystals

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