Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alocasia macrorrhiza Giant Elephants Ear, Giant Taro,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright
Description:
Tropical perennial with upright large elephant ear-like green lush foliage. Used as a foliage feature in tropical garden designs. Grows approx 1-5m tall x 1-3.5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prune back foliage when required to produce new foliage in early spring. Plant in a shady position and protect from wind and frost. Mulch Well.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Araceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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