Alocasia Macrorrhiza 200mm - The Jungle Collective

Alocasia Macrorrhiza 200mm

$35.00

Meet Alocasia macrorrhiza, the plant version of a nature’s big hug! 🤗 With leaves that could double as beach umbrellas, this Alocasia knows how to create instant shade and vacation vibes wherever it goes. It’s like having a piece of the jungle right in your living room, ready to whisk you away on a leafy adventure. 🌿

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Alocasia macrorrhiza, commonly known as Giant Taro or Elephant Ear, is a striking tropical plant that boasts colossal heart-shaped leaves with an exotic allure. The lush green foliage showcases prominent veins, creating an eye-catching and textured appearance. This plant makes a bold statement in both indoor and outdoor settings, adding a touch of tropical elegance to any space.

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Giant Elephant Ear Plant – Alocasia Macrorrhiza Care Tip Introduction

Alocasia Macrorrhiza is a large tropical plant native to Queensland, Southeast Asian countries and Hawaii, popular due to its imposing, exotic leaves and stunning foliage. The leaves of this plant are enormous and their lush green sets a perfect Jungle vibe that never fails to grab eyeballs. The ruffled leaves have a high resemblance to elephant ears, which is where it gets its affectionate common name. It also goes by the names Giant Taro, Giant Alocasia or Alocasia Cunjevoi. The leaves can be so substantial that they can become a reasonable shelter during a quick tropical downpour!

 

Giant Elephant Ear Plant – Alocasia Macrorrhiza Plant Soil & Drainage

Soil is an important component of plant care; make sure Alocasia Macrorrhizos is planted in a loose but well-draining potting medium. This will ensure proper water retention and drainage. Always choose an organically rich rooting medium for your plants to help them establish a strong root system. Try a mixture of general purpose compost, orchid bark, peat moss and perlite.

 

Giant Elephant Ear Plant – Alocasia Macrorrhiza Lighting and Position

Elephant ears need bright sunlight when grown indoors, but avoid harsh midday sun. If you notice the leaves are looking bleached or singed, move it to a dimmer spot or add a sheer curtain. Outdoors they do well in partial shade but as a tropical plant can be vulnerable to cold or dry conditions.

 

Giant Elephant Ear Plant – Alocasia Macrorrhiza Watering

Water the plant only when the topsoil is more than 50 percent dry. You can check this by inserting your finger into the soil and feeling the moisture within. In general, watering once a week should be sufficient for the plant, provided there is enough humidity in the air and the temperatures are moderate. If temperatures are high and dry, you will need to water it more frequently. In the winter months the plant goes dormant, thus scaling back on the water is essential.

 

Giant Elephant Ear Plant – Alocasia Macrorrhiza Humidity

As the plant is native to tropical climates, it requires high humidity levels to grow, moreover, an ideal level will be 60 percent and above. In case you are growing the plant in a dry environment, you will need to mist the plant often to create humidity in the air around it. Misting comes with a double advantage of keeping the plant foliage dust-free thereby reducing the risk of pest infestations.

 

Giant Elephant Ear Plant – Alocasia Macrorrhiza Fertilizer

Alocasia macrorrhiza is a heavy feeder and will require frequent fertilizer use, especially during the growing season. Use a liquid fertilizer such as a 20-20-20 formulation once a month to ensure the plant receives its complete nourishment.

We recommend using our Plant Food available here. 

 

Giant Elephant Ear Plant – Alocasia Macrorrhiza Pruning

Remove debris and dried decaying leaves that could lead to bacterial diseases and the spread of other pests. Having such vast leaves, they can be vulnerable to being torn or damaged, especially if you have recently relocated your plant. You can trim off damaged areas to maintain the plant's aesthetic. If grown outdoors in a tropical environment, prune frequently to maintain its shape.

 

Giant Elephant Ear Plant – Alocasia Macrorrhiza Toxicity for Pets

The leaf is highly toxic if ingested due to its calcium oxalate content. It is recommended to keep the plant away from pets as accidental intake of the leaf can kick off a series of reactions such as irritation in the mouth, swelling and even breathing difficulties. In saying that, the Giant Elephant Ear is also an edible root vegetable used as a Potato substitute in Tropical Island Countries although great care must be taken as most parts of the plant are toxic, so not recommended at home, without considerable research.

 

Giant Elephant Ear Plant – Alocasia Macrorrhiza Pests and Diseases

Clean the large leaves gently with a damp cloth to keep them pest and dust-free. Mealybugs, spider mites, and aphids are common pests that infect the plant. You can prevent their spread by using a soapy insecticide every few weeks. As for indoors, use a non-chemical leaf shine that will also aid in better photosynthesis.

For more information on how to manage common plant pests, head to our blog here.

 

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Free shipping is available to Metro areas (Zone 1- within 25km of CBD) if you spend over $299. Zone 2+3 receive a $15 discount over this spend. Regional freight doesn't get discounted freight.

Shipping is $25.95. Orders up to 50km outside of the CBD are hand delivered to your door. Those outside of the 50km zone can shop in our Regional store and deliveries are sent via Australia Post via Regular Post.

$5.95 handling fee is applied to all orders for cardboard, packing and dispatch. Regional orders are charged at $3 per item. Dispatching via AusPost takes a lot of care and detail. Each plant is individually wrapped, taped and stuck to the base of the box.

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Please note WA, NT and TA are not currently available on our online shop and we can't ship to these areas.

 

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Please note that the delivery timeline is an estimate only, and we cannot guarantee delivery on or before a specific date. However, in many cases, orders are delivered earlier than estimated. Please allow extra time for your deliveries to arrive during busy periods.

 

  • Bris - Thu, 4th Apr to Mon 8th Apr
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  • Regional Store – Dispatch will occur by Sat, 6th Apr. We offer Regular delivery or Express Post via Australia Post. We recommend Express post to minimise travel time to your destination. Please note Express is still dispatched on the same date as regular. You will receive an email from Australia Post with your tracking code once your order has been packed. All Regional orders are dispatched from our Brisbane warehouse.
  • Please note pick-ups are no longer facilitated.

 

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Please note we will attempt 1 delivery to your location. If you’re not home, our driver will find a safe spot to leave your order. If unsuccessful and it’s not safe to leave, you will be required to collect your order from our storage facility. You’ll get a notification about your missed delivery, so you can pick your item up in person. Please email our team so we can confirm a date and time for you to pick it up.

 

Notes

– Delivery to a Parcel collection point is not possible.
– Please ensure the address you have nominated can accept deliveries on the weekend and during the week including holidays. We are not able to facilitate only weekend and only weekday deliveries.
– We are also not able to update with ETA on timings other than the above delivery window, as this does become quite hard for us to manage expectations.
– Changes to delivery addresses are not possible once the order is placed.

 

We will do our best when packing but please allow for some leaf damage during transportation due to packaging or climate change. If your plant looks like it has wilted during transit, we recommend giving it some water right away – this should help it to recover and settle in or reach out to our horticulturalists on Facebook for more help.

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