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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Giant Elephant Ear
Alocasia 'Macrorrhiza'
Cultivar: Macrorrhiza
The Giant Elephant Ear is a stunning tropical specimen featuring large, glossy, deep-green leaves held on sturdy, upright petioles. Its architectural form adds an immediate sense of scale and lushness to indoor environments or frost-free gardens. This plant thrives in warm, humid conditions and prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its impressive foliage.
Alocasia macrorrhiza is a dramatic tropical plant known for its massive, upright, heart-shaped leaves that make a bold statement in any bright, humid space.
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Plant Detail
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Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sun to prevent leaf scorch.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, allowing the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
6-15 feet tall, 6-10 feet wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping tropical perennial
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Avoid exposure to cold drafts and maintain consistent humidity levels to prevent browning of the large leaf tips. If temperatures drop significantly, the plant may enter a dormant period.
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Climate note
Thrives between 65-85°F; protect from temperatures below 50°F.
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Flower / fruit
Produces hooded, cream-colored spathe and spadix flowers typical of the Araceae family, though flowering is rare in indoor settings.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sun to prevent leaf scorch.
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Growth rate
Fast during warm growing seasons
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, liquid tropical houseplant fertilizer regularly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Trim back older or yellowing leaves at the base of the petiole to maintain plant vigor and promote new leaf production.
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Care notes
Avoid exposure to cold drafts and maintain consistent humidity levels to prevent browning of the large leaf tips. If temperatures drop significantly, the plant may enter a dormant period.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
6-15 feet tall, 6-10 feet wide
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Growth habit
Clumping tropical perennial
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Spacing
6-8 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces hooded, cream-colored spathe and spadix flowers typical of the Araceae family, though flowering is rare in indoor settings.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Thrives between 65-85°F; protect from temperatures below 50°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, allowing the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix enriched with organic matter.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
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Container Growing
Suitable for large, heavy containers that provide stability for the plant's mature size and prevent it from tipping over.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Large, deep green, waxy, heart-shaped leaves with prominent ribs.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be matte to glossy green with prominent light-colored venation on the underside.
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Fruit Flower Look
Creamy white, elongated spadix surrounded by a light green spathe.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are not a defining feature and should not be expected on juvenile or starter-sized plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping appearance; leaves should gracefully arch outwards as they mature.
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Mature Plant Look
Towering tropical specimen with iconic, oversized, architectural leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Massive, cordate leaves supported by long, thick, fleshy petioles radiating from a central tuberous stem.
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Morphology Rules
Emphasize the large scale of the leaves relative to the stalk; avoid portraying the plant as trailing or vine-like.
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Plant Faqs
Does Alocasia macrorrhiza need direct sun? No, bright indirect light is ideal to prevent leaf burn. How often should I water? Keep soil moist, watering when the top inch dries out. Is this plant toxic? Yes, it contains calcium oxalate crystals and should be kept away from pets.
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Root Look
Sturdy, thick, fleshy root system typical of Araceae.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-aerated potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Juvenile plants feature smaller, more oval-shaped leaves on shorter petioles, gradually maturing into the signature heart-shaped form.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Light to mid-green leaves with sturdy, succulent stems; roots appear as thick, white to tan fleshy structures.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Giant Elephant Ear. This is Giant Elephant Ear, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future lush indoor or garden space you want to create. Focusing on its impressive, oversized heart-shaped leaves, this plant provides a dramatic sense of scale and architectural beauty that defines any space it inhabits. Simply establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality potting mix, then move it to a final large container or warm, sheltered garden location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Alocasia Alocasia macrorrhiza Giant Elephant Ear Tropical Plant Houseplant Large Leaf Plant Indoor Gardening Tropical Garden Plant Care Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
The Giant Elephant Ear is a breathtaking tropical specimen known for its massive, glossy, deep-green leaves. It serves as a structural, upright focal point for bright indoor spaces and tropical garden environments.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Giant Elephant Ear (Alocasia macrorrhiza) at Home
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