Giant elephant ear
Alocasia macrorrhizos · Alocasias · Arum family
Also known as: Giant Taro · Upright Elephant Ear
Medium100–250cmNot pet-safeEdible
Giant elephant ear care at a glance
Giant elephant ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 20–25 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 20–25 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Giant elephant ear
Common pests on Giant elephant ear include Spider mites. Also possible: Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot. Giant elephant ear is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites High
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Leaf spot Low
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
- Skin irritation from sap Low
Weather
- Sunscald / leaf scorch Low
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Frequently asked questions about Giant elephant ear
- Which pests affect Giant elephant ear?
- Common pests on Giant elephant ear include Spider mites. Also possible: Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Giant elephant ear?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot.
- Is Giant elephant ear toxic to cats and dogs?
- Giant elephant ear is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Giant elephant ear need?
- Giant elephant ear has a high water requirement.
- What light does Giant elephant ear need?
- Giant elephant ear prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Giant elephant ear frost-hardy?
- Giant elephant ear is not frost-hardy.
- Can you eat Giant elephant ear?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: roots and stems.