Alocasia Species, Upright Elephant Ear, Taro
Alocasiarobusta

Category
Bulbs
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible