Alocasia Macrorrhizos Giant Taro Plant Antigonan oval leaves

oval leaves

Flowering occurs from July to October in the plains and August to November in the hills

in mixed container gardens

The snowy blooms are long-lasting and turn green as they age

is a small rounded deciduous tree of the dogbane family that grows in a vase-shape to 15-25' tall

Alocasia Macrorrhizos Giant Taro Plant Antigonan oval leavesAlocasia Macrorrhizos Family Araceae Origin Phillippines Description Alocasia Macrorrhizos is also known as Giant Upright Elephant Ears and Giant Taro. A striking beauty with its dramatic, gigantic leaves. Giant Taro is an evergreen perennial which is excellent for bringing a lush look to the gardens. Resembling the ears of an elephant, thick, prominently veined, ruffled, green leaves are borne on rigid stalks which jut vertically from a stout upright