Alocasia Macrorrhizos 'Giant Taro'

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Alocasia macrorrhizos is a species of flowering plant in the arum family.
• It is native to rainforests of Island Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Queensland and has long been cultivated in the Philippines, many Pacific islands, and elsewhere in the tropics.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Keep the soil moist.
• They can also be grown in a well-aerated, moist potting mix growth medium.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Feed this heavy feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with one half-strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 20-20-20.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Plant in full to part shade – a bit of afternoon shade is appreciated.
• When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright indirect light, but not direct sunlight.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Water the soil well.
• Give the plant extra water during the dry season, aiming for at least 1 inch per week, including rain.

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