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Alocasia triangularis - Plant

Alocasia triangularis - Plant 77860259

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Description

Leaves Are Diamond Shaped With Tightly Ruffled Edges. As The Bulbs Age, The Plant Will Grow Stronger And Taller.

Colocasia esculenta is a tropical plant grown primarily for its edible corms, the root vegetables most commonly known as taro. It is believed to be one of the earliest cultivated plants.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Triangular Alocasia
Maximum Reachable Height 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Flower Colour Yellowish-white
Bloom Time Sow seed at 73f/23c as soon as ripe. Divide the rhizomes, or seperate offsets in spring or summer, root stem cuttings from spring to early summer, sow seed at 73f as soon as ripe
Difficulty Level easy to grow

Planting and care

Colocasia esculenta isn, t just an ornamental plant either. In many places around the world, this species is grown as a food source. The roots, or tubers, of the plant have a potato-like consistency and can be cooked in a similar manner. Colocasia esculenta is known by many different nick names, including taro root, poi, potato of the tropics, eddo, djamandarrand and papachina.

Alocasia triangularis care

Grow in partial shade and humusy, moist or wet, slightly acidic soil. Taro can be grown in the ground or in a large aquatic container. Store dormant tubers in a dry, frost-free location.

Sunlight Light ShadePartial to Full Shade
Watering Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Temperature 45, F
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer
Harvest Season Sow seed at 73f/23c as soon as ripe. Divide the rhizomes, or seperate offsets in spring or summer, root stem cuttings from spring to early summer, sow seed at 73f as soon as ripe

Alocasia triangularis special feature

Lends a large tropical look to gardens, water margins and large containe Excellent as a specimen or in groups.

Alocasia triangularis uses

Ornamental Use:

  • The plant is used for ornamental purpose

Medicinal Use:

  • One such plant is Colocasia esculenta Linn, commonly known as taro (English); aravi (Hindi) and alupam (Sanskrit)
  • It is a tall and perennial herbaceous plant growing throughout India
  • Colocasia esculenta Linn

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