Metallic Taro
Alocasia macrorrhizos
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Alocasia
- Species:
- Alocasia macrorrhizos
- USDA Symbol:
- ALPL5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Warm temperatures (25-30°C) and high humidity required for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI