Alocasia macrorrhiza

Description

Also known as the Giant Taro, the Alocasia macrorrhiza can indeed grow to giant proportions, with leaves often reaching over two metres wide! No need to worry though, this can only be achieved when in its natural habitat of the warm and steamy rainforests of Southeast Asia and parts of Australia. That being said, it is still one of the most dramatic plants for the home, often used as a stand alone statement specimen.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 70%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright and indirect.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every 2 – 4 weeks from April – October.

REPOTTING

Repot roughly every 1-1.5 years. Use a well draining house plant compost with added draining medium like perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.