Alocasia macrorrhiza

Alocasia macrorrhizos - Giant Elephant Ear, Giant Taro

Mature height: 1.5-3m tall outside.
Recommended spacing: 1.5-2m apart
Ideal growing conditions: Full shade - Full sun (can adapt).
Growth rate: Moderate

Uses: Pot/container plant, patio/verandah plant, understory planting, shaded courtyard, garden filler, mass plantings, feature plant, tropical garden, indoor plant. 

Noteworthy: Evergreen, Large upright leaves.

Tolerant: Tropical climates, humidity.

Colour/Growth form: Large upright green leaves, creamy white-green flower spathe.

Alocasia macrorrhiza, also known as Giant Elephant Ear or Giant Taro, is a striking evergreen that can grow to 1.5-3 meters tall given the right conditions. It features large, upright green leaves and produces creamy white-green flower spathes. Ideal for part shade, this moderate-growing plant is perfect for tropical gardens, shaded courtyards, or as a dramatic feature in mass plantings. Beautiful feature in a tropical garden planted alongside Heliconias, Gingers, Philodendrons and Cordylines.