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Alocasia macrorrhizos (Giant elephant's ear)
2 hours care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Alocasia macrorrhizos
Other names
Giant elephant's ear
Genus
Alocasia Alocasia
Species
A. macrorrhizos - A. macrorrhizos is a tall perennial with with large shield-shaped green leaves.
Alocasia macrorrhizos is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other) Red spider mite (box and other)
Foot and root rot Foot and root rot
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Alocasia macrorrhizos (Giant elephant's ear) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in an aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss, in bright, filtered light. Water moderately when in growth. Keep almost dry in the winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Alocasia macrorrhizos
Other names
Giant elephant's ear
Genus
Alocasia Alocasia
Species
A. macrorrhizos - A. macrorrhizos is a tall perennial with with large shield-shaped green leaves.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other)
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Alocasia macrorrhizos (Giant elephant's ear) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in an aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss, in bright, filtered light. Water moderately when in growth. Keep almost dry in the winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
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