Alocasia macrorrhizos

Care Tips

Grow in bright light with some shade. It tolerates full sun to partial shade. Keep the soil moist but well drained, since the corms can rot in waterlogged, poorly drained soil. A fertile loamy mix suits it best, though it tolerates sandy and clay soils. It prefers warm, humid conditions and is sensitive to cold. Allow ample space, as plants can reach about 4 m tall with leaves over 1 m long. All parts contain calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the skin, mouth and throat, and the plant is toxic if eaten, so wear gloves when handling it and keep it away from children and pets. It can be propagated from seed or corms.