Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alocasia macrorrhiza Black Stem 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 foliage and jet-black stems. Great foliage feature in a tropical garden. Grows approx 1.5m-3m tall x 1.5m x 2m wide. CAUTION Harmful if eaten/skin & eye irritant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
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:
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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