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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 9–11Type Perennial
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — These can span up to 3-6 feet in length, adding a lush, dramatic touch to any setting; the deep green foliage is held

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Araceae

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Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade; is a commanding tropical perennial that can serve as an, image 77
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — It requires a warm, humid climate and consistently moist, well-draining soil, rich in organic matter
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Handle with care, as all parts are poisonous if ingested; it requires a warm, humid climate and consistently, image 54
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — It requires a warm, humid climate and consistently moist, well-draining soil, rich in organic matter; handle, image 87
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — with overall plant heights typically reaching an imposing 6 to 8 feet; note that all parts of the plant are, image 58
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — It requires a warm, humid climate and consistently moist, well-draining soil, rich in organic matter; handle with care, as
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — perennial for shade; creating an eye-catching display of verdant elegance
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade; is a commanding tropical perennial that can serve as an, image 53
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — note that all parts of the plant are toxic when ingested and can cause irritation on skin contact; with, image 67
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — stems that can grow up to 2 inches in diameter and rise vertically; heart-shaped leaves that can span a, image 84
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — creating an eye-catching display of verdant elegance; perennial for shade, image 93
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — is a commanding tropical perennial that can serve as an impressive focal point in any garden setting; thrives in moist
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — The deep green foliage is held aloft on sturdy; these can span up to 3-6 feet in length, adding a lush, image 59
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — perennial for shade; creating an eye-catching display of verdant elegance, image 72
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — stems that can grow up to 2 inches in diameter and rise vertically; heart-shaped leaves that can span a, image 60
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — creating an eye-catching display of verdant elegance
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — Handle with care, as all parts are poisonous if ingested; it requires a warm, humid climate and consistently, image 78
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — These can span up to 3-6 feet in length, adding a lush, dramatic touch to any setting; the deep green foliage, image 74
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — perennial with green and multi-colored and white blooms
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — green and multi-colored and white flowers in the garden; commonly known as the Giant Taro or Upright Elephant, image 70
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — with overall plant heights typically reaching an imposing 6 to 8 feet; note that all parts of the plant are toxic when
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — These can span up to 3-6 feet in length, adding a lush, dramatic touch to any setting; the deep green foliage, image 98
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — as intense direct sunlight can scorch the leaves; giving this plant a statuesque presence.<br><br>Native to, image 88
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — ideal for creating focal points in warm-climate gardens; the Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) is a striking
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