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Beautiful
foliage of the Alocasia esculenta or Common Elephant Ear or Taro plant |
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Alocasia Esculenta
(Common Elephant Ear, Taro) |
Origin: Tropical America
Family: Araceae
Light: Part shade
Height: 5'-6'
Spread: 2'
Blooms: Summer-frost
Foliage: Very
large, long stalks, heart-shaped, green
Soil: Regular
Water: High moisture needs
Fertilizer: High in nitrogen
Caution: All parts of plant poisonous if eaten raw
Uses: Indoor, landscape, container, background
Propagation: Division
Comments: Alocasia esculenta or Common Elephant Ear or Taro is an
impressive herbaceous perennial that is very easy to grow. They
love lots of water.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-10 |
