Botanical Profile
Alocasia macrorrhizos is a large tropical aroid in the Araceae family, cultivated for its massive ornamental foliage and vigorous growth.
Scientific Name
Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don; commonly known as Giant Taro or Elephant Ear.
Local Name
Known as “Keladi Gajah” or Giant Elephant Ear in Indonesia and other tropical regions.
Native Habitat
Native to tropical Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Pacific regions, where climates remain warm, humid, and rich in rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds require high humidity, warm temperatures, and consistently moist growing media for successful germination.
Germination Timeframe
Usually 2–6 weeks under stable tropical conditions.
Growing Condition
Prefers bright indirect light to partial sun, moist fertile well-draining soil, high humidity, and temperatures between 24–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its enormous foliage, fast tropical growth, and strong ornamental presence in gardens and plant collections.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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