Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Giant Taro'
$260.00
incl. GST
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Overall Height APPROXIMATELY 120cm-125cm
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Alocasia macrorrhizos is a species of flowering plant in the arum family.
- It is native to rainforests of Island Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Queensland and has long been cultivated in the Philippines, many Pacific islands, and elsewhere in the tropics.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- Keep the soil moist.
- They can also be grown in a well-aerated, moist potting mix growth medium.
- For your own mix try:-
- 50 percent potting soil.
- 20 percent peat moss.
- 20 percent orchid bark with charcoal.
- 10 percent shredded sphagnum moss and a handful of perlite.
FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- Feed this heavy feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with one half-strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 20-20-20.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- Plant in full to part shade – a bit of afternoon shade is appreciated.
- When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright indirect light, but not direct sunlight.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- Water the soil well.
- Give the plant extra water during the dry season, aiming for at least 1 inch per week, including rain.