Botanical Profile
Alocasia macrorrhizos ‘Variegated’ is a tropical ornamental aroid in the Araceae family, prized for its large marbled foliage with cream and green variegation.
Scientific Name
Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don ‘Variegated’; a variegated form of Giant Taro or Elephant Ear.
Local Name
Known as Variegated Giant Alocasia or “Keladi Gajah Variegata” in Indonesia.
Native Habitat
Derived from tropical Southeast Asian Alocasia macrorrhizos populations that naturally grow in warm, humid rainforest environments.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate to Difficult — seeds require stable humidity, warm temperatures, and careful moisture control, while variegation traits may vary among seedlings.
Germination Timeframe
Usually 2–8 weeks under humid tropical conditions.
Growing Condition
Prefers bright indirect light, moist fertile well-draining soil, high humidity, and temperatures between 24–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors highly value this plant for its rare variegated foliage, large leaf size, and strong demand among tropical aroid enthusiasts.
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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