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Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem'
Also Known As
- Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Black Stem'
- Arum indicum 'Black Stem'
- Colocasia indica 'Black Stem'
- Black Stem Giant Taro
- Black Stem Upright Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 5'-8'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem' plant details
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem'
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Uses: big leaves, exotic, heart-shaped leaves, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This stunning beauty boasts ebony colored stems and dark green leaves. The leaves are slightly reticulated above and pale whitish and black veins underneath.
Alocaisa Black Stem Macrorrhiza is a dark black stem form of Macrorrhiza. Plants can grow to a very large size and leaves are green and held upright. Once mature plants can grow to over 8 feet tall and leaves can be 2 to 3 feet long and wide. A great plant for containers or tropical landscapes.
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How to Grow Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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