Alocasia Macrorrhizos Giant Taro Plant

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SKU: MYBG-FOLI-ALOC-GITA

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Sale priceRs.290.00 Regular priceRs.334.00

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Alocasia

Genus

Balcony

Use

Daily

Water Requirement

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Size

Yes

With Pots

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Product Description

locasia Macrorrhizos is also known as Giant Upright Elephant Ears and Giant Taro. A striking beauty with its dramatic, gigantic leaves. Giant Taro is an evergreen perennial which is excellent for bringing a lush look to the gardens.

Alocasia Macrorrhizos

Family

Araceae

Origin

Phillippines

Description

Alocasia Macrorrhizos is also known as Giant Upright Elephant Ears and Giant Taro. A striking beauty with its dramatic, gigantic leaves. Giant Taro is an evergreen perennial which is excellent for bringing a lush look to the gardens. Resembling the ears of an elephant, thick, prominently veined, ruffled, green leaves are borne on rigid stalks which jut vertically from a stout upright trunk. Huge, they can reach 3-6 ft. in length and 2-4 ft. in the width. They are arrow-shaped at their bases and stand upright, pointing skyward, unlike the leaves of Colocasia which droop and point towards the ground. Reminiscent of calla lily flowers, the blossoms consist of a yellowish green spathe and spadix. They are not particularly showy and bloom intermittently throughout the year. Excellent tend perennial as a focal or specimen plant. They grow up to 12-15 ft. high and 6-8 ft. wide.

Environment

Alocasia Macrorrhizos performs best in part shade in organically rich, moist to wet soils. Provide a sheltered location to protect the decorative leaves from strong winds. Leaves often scorch when exposed to full sun. The plant requires regular watering and fertilization. Reduce watering in winter. It grows best in higher rainfall areas of the low land tropics.

Cautions

All parts of a plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. They are toxic to cats and dogs.

Landscape Uses
Suitable for Bog gardening. It can be used for food, medicine and ornamental purposes also.

 

 

Trees need to be planted in full sun. Make sure there is no sudden change in temperature. Keep it in semi sunlight for a week before introducing the plant to direct sunlight.

In a pot, you will need to water the plant everyday during the summers and can cut down a bit during winters. Make sure this has a drainage hole at the bottom. For trees planted directly in the garden, you an water it once in 2-3 days for it to develop strong roots. Fertilise in the summer season only.

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Customer Reviews

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Aanchal Kanchan
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I don’t know why its not thriving other plants do grow well here..

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Jitalakshmi Mandaliya
Nice variety for Living room

The plant looks good and is great near a window or in balcony! Got 2 of them and happy with my purchase

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Utpal Mansotara
On time delivery

Received on time

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Veera Masood
Awesome

Received in very good condition

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Dipak Saini
Beautiful Plant

Great condition I received it in.

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