Chinese Taro
Alocasia cucullata
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, Guam, Hainan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Palau, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Vietnam
Krzysztof Golik
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Alocasia
- Species:
- Alocasia cucullata
- USDA Symbol:
- ALCU5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forest floors