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You will receive a similar plant to the one photographed and not necessarily the same. If you would like a photo of the exact plant we are sending, just drop us a line! Pots and plants are sold separately unless otherwise specified in the listing.
Bold, architectural, and unapologetically dramatic, Alocasia macrorrhizos is a true statement houseplant. Often called Giant Taro or Elephant Ear, this tropical beauty is loved for its enormous, glossy green leaves with strong veining and an upright, sculptural growth habit. It brings instant jungle energy to bright interiors and looks especially striking as a floor plant or focal point in spacious rooms. Fast-growing in the right conditions, this is a rewarding plant for confident beginners and collectors who love big-leaf impact.
Plant Care
Light:Bright, indirect light is ideal. It can tolerate a little gentle morning sun but avoid harsh direct light, which can scorch the leaves.
Watering:This plant likes to have consistently moist soil, think moist, and not soaking wet.
Temperature:18-25°C is ideal. These plants do not like sudden chills and prefer it warm and humid.
Potting:A well-draining and moisture-retaining mix fit this plant well. Try ourAiry Aroidmix with a bit of added vermiculite to help retain moisture. I think Alocasias grow well inLecaand take some of the fuss out of growing this sometimes tricky plant.
Hot tips:These plants can be zombies (i.e. they return from the dead). In winter, they sometimes go dormant but don't throw that pot out yet! Your alocasia will likely grow anew come spring and warmer weather.
Pet Friendly:Mildly toxic to pets and humans
Indoor plant
About this plant
Bold, architectural, and unapologetically dramatic, Alocasia macrorrhizos is a true statement houseplant. Often called Giant Taro or Elephant Ear, this tropical beauty is loved for its enormous, glossy green leaves with strong veining and an upright, sculptural growth habit. It brings instant jungle energy to bright interiors and looks especially striking as a floor plant or focal point in spacious rooms. Fast-growing in the right conditions, this is a rewarding plant for confident beginners and collectors who love big-leaf impact.
Plant Care
Light:Bright, indirect light is ideal. It can tolerate a little gentle morning sun but avoid harsh direct light, which can scorch the leaves.
Watering:This plant likes to have consistently moist soil, think moist, and not soaking wet.
Temperature:18-25°C is ideal. These plants do not like sudden chills and prefer it warm and humid.
Potting:A well-draining and moisture-retaining mix fit this plant well. Try ourAiry Aroidmix with a bit of added vermiculite to help retain moisture. I think Alocasias grow well inLecaand take some of the fuss out of growing this sometimes tricky plant.
Hot tips:These plants can be zombies (i.e. they return from the dead). In winter, they sometimes go dormant but don't throw that pot out yet! Your alocasia will likely grow anew come spring and warmer weather.
Pet Friendly:Mildly toxic to pets and humans
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Every plant is uniqueThe plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.
Delivery across Great Britain
Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.
Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.
