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Note the nice variegation in the foliage of the Alocasia macrorrhiza
variegata or White Variegated Upright Elephant Ear or Wild Taro or Giant
Taro bulb plant |
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Alocasia macrorrhiza variegata
(White Variegated Upright Elephant Ear, Wild Taro, Giant Taro) |
Family: Araceae
Light: Part-full shade
Height: Up to 15'
Spread: 2'-3'
Foliage: Glossy, green with white
Soil: Keep moist
Water: High moisture needs
Propagation: Division
Other Useful Information: Alocasia macrorrhiza variegata or White
Variegated Upright Elephant Ear or Wild Taro or Giant Taro is a beautiful
specimen bulb plant that grows well in ponds and wet areas. This
plant has interesting variegated foliage and look very nice when grown
in masses in the shade. The frost will kill the top of the plant
however the bulb will send out new shoots in Spring.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
