Giant Taro

Alocasia Macrorrhizos

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Overview

The Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) is a striking, tropical perennial known for its large, glossy, arrow-shaped leaves. These can span up to 3-6 feet in length, adding a lush, dramatic touch to any setting. Its robust stems can tower to heights of around 8-15 feet, ideal for creating focal points in warm-climate gardens. Thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Handle with care, as all parts are poisonous if ingested.

Sun ShadeWater HighZones 9–11

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Handle with care, as all parts are poisonous if ingested

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Handle with care, as all parts are poisonous if ingested

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — These can span up to 3-6 feet in length, adding a lush, dramatic touch to any setting

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — The Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) is a striking

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — commonly known as the Giant Taro or Upright Elephant Ear

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Its robust stems can tower to heights of around 8-15 feet

Culture

Sun: Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–15 Ft.
Mature width: 6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family: Araceae

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Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — ideal for creating focal points in warm-climate gardens

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Handle with care, as all parts are poisonous if ingested

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — These can span up to 3-6 feet in length, adding a lush, dramatic touch to any setting

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — The Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) is a striking

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — commonly known as the Giant Taro or Upright Elephant Ear

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Its robust stems can tower to heights of around 8-15 feet

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — heart-shaped leaves that can span a remarkable breadth of up to 2 to 3 feet

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — The deep green foliage is held aloft on sturdy

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — stems that can grow up to 2 inches in diameter and rise vertically

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — giving this plant a statuesque presence.<br><br>Native to rainforests in Southeast Asia and Australia

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — is a commanding tropical perennial that can serve as an impressive focal point in any garden setting

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — with overall plant heights typically reaching an imposing 6 to 8 feet

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — It requires a warm, humid climate and consistently moist, well-draining soil, rich in organic matter

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — as intense direct sunlight can scorch the leaves

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — note that all parts of the plant are toxic when ingested and can cause irritation on skin contact

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Ample space is necessary to accommodate its sizable spread and to display its dramatic foliage effectively

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — consider placing it in a sheltered location that mimics its natural habitat

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — the Giant Taro thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — creating an eye-catching display of verdant elegance

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — The Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) is a striking; ideal for creating focal points in warm-climate gardens

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — green and multi-colored and white flowers in the garden

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — the Giant Taro will add an exotic and lush aesthetic to any tropical or subtropical garden

Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — perennial for shade

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