Asian Taro

Alocasia odora

Native to:
Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Araceae
Genus:
Alocasia
Species:
Alocasia odora
USDA Symbol:
ALOD3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers high organic matter content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions. Fresh seed has better germination rates than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI