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