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Plant Care Guide > Giant taro

How to Grow and Care for Giant taro

Giant taro, also known as Upright elephant ear, Giant alocasia, Giant ape

Giant taro requires a warm, humid environment and thrives in bright, indirect light. A key special care point is to maintain consistently moist soil without waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Proper drainage is crucial. Its large leaves also accumulate dust, necessitating regular gentle wiping to keep them clean and healthy for efficient photosynthesis.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Toxic to Human & Pets

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Planting and Growing Giant taro

Giant taro
Giant taro
Giant taro
ToughnessHigh
Care LevelMedium
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsPartial sun
Soil pH5.5-6.5
Planting TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones
9-12
ToxicityToxic to Human & Pets
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Varieties of Giant taro
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Giant taro 'Big Mac'

Giant taro 'Big Mac' is a striking tropical perennial, known for its large, heart-shaped leaves that can span over a meter, resembling elephant ears. The foliage's glossy texture and robust stature are anchored by thick stems, rising from tuberous roots. Thriving in humid environments with partial shade, giant taro 'Big Mac' improves air quality and adds dramatic flair to any garden or indoor space.

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Elephant ear 'Portora'

With a name like "Elephant's-ears", you can quickly grasp the enormity of elephant ear 'Portora'. This plant is an Alocasia cultivar, created by crossing Alocasia portei with Alocasia odora (the name 'Portora' is a portmanteau of these two Alocasias). Not only standing head and shoulders above the rest in height, elephant ear 'Portora''s characteristic elephant-ear shaped leaves also ensure it sticks out in beauty too.

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Black stem elephant ear plant

Black stem elephant ear plant (Alocasia 'Black Stem') is a very rare and quite unusual elephant ear cultivar. It differs from other members of the Alocasia genus by its black stems as well as the dark green leaves with prominent black veins. This ornamental plant adds a wonderful tropical accent to decorative pots, any well-lit space, or cascading over your favorite planter.

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Upright Elephant Ear 'Stingray'

The uniquely-shaped foliage sets upright Elephant Ear 'Stingray' apart from other species in the genus. The appearance of a tail and wings is also why the plant is occasionally called the ‘stingray’ alocasia. It is often grown as a houseplant, and it is occasionally found in tropical shade gardens.

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Variegated Upright Elephant Ear

Variegated Upright Elephant Ear is a scarcely-found, stunning tropical plant valued for its large, blotched leaves with unmistakable variegation. This rare elephant ear plant requires 40-60% shade and can reach heights over 2.5 to 3 m when full-grown.

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