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    Alocasia macrorrhizos

    Also Known As

    • Alocasia macrorrhiza
    • Alocasia plumbea 'Metallica'
    • Giant Upright Elephant Ear
    • Metallica Elephant's Ear
    • Metallica Taro

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 5'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7b-12

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    Alocasia macrorrhizos plant details

    Alocasia macrorrhizos is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves, container plant, exotic, heart-shaped leaves, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia macrorrhizos

    USDA Zones: 7b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly 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

    The most popular alocasia grown in the U.S., this dramatic elephant ear plant grows 6 to 10 feet tall with huge leaves that point skywards. Rigid stems, thick glossy leaves up to 3 feet across and a clumping form combine to produce a huge plant that makes an undeniable statement!

    By: Leafari

    Alocasia Plumbea (Metallica) is a dark plant with leaves that are dark green and maroon on the underside. Stems are black and plants can grow to 6 feet tall or more. Mature plants have more horizontal look to the leaves.

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Alocasia macrorrhizos plant

    How to Grow Alocasia macrorrhizos

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly 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

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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