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Alocasia macrorrhizos (Giant Taro)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 42557



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Arales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Alocasia
Species: Alocasia macrorrhizos
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bulb
  • Medicinal
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
  • Vegetable
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Shade Garden
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Rich
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Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
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  • Will tolerate a mild frost but best to move it indoors for winter edit | delete
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Other names for this plant:
Alocasia alba
Alocasia crassifolia
Alocasia indica
Alocasia macrorrhiza
Arum indicum
Colocasia indica



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