About
Alocasia macrorrhiza, also known as Giant taro, is native to Southeastern Asia. In summer, it can grow a new leaf every week, sometimes twice the size of the previous week's growth. It is a sensitive plant and needs attentive care, especially in the winter.
Care
Light: A bright room, but indirect sunlight. Brighter light will earn you larger leaves.
Water: Alocasias hate wet feet, but they hate to dry out, too -- you'll see the stalks droop if it gets too thirsty. Give it a relatively small amount of water when the top inch of the compost feels dry, and then let drain.
Humidity: Likes a moist environment - a bathroom is ideal, otherwise misting often will be just as good.
Temperature: This plant hates a draft, and needs to be kept warm at all times.
For plants we offer collection only
Collection from our Streatham Store (SW2 4TX) during normal store hours: Collection & Deliveries