Alocasia macrorrhiza Giant Taro Live Starter Plants - Bare Root (2 Pack)
About This Plant
Giant Taro, scientifically known as Alocasia macrorrhiza, is a tropical houseplant prized for bold, lush foliage and vigorous growth. This listing features live starter plants suitable for indoor tropical collections and warm-climate container gardens.
What You Will Receive
Includes 2 live starter plants with fully established root systems. Plants are cultivated in 2-inch nursery pots during production but ship bare root to reduce shipping costs. Nursery pots are not included. Each plant is shipped with its soil pod intact; please do not remove the soil pod upon arrival.
Note: Plants may ship dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping requirements. Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, and root structure should be expected. You will receive a live starter plant; listing photos show mature plants for reference and actual size will be smaller.
Growing or Planting Information
- Common Name: Giant Taro
- Scientific Name: Alocasia macrorrhiza
- Plant Type: Tropical Houseplant
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Sunlight: Bright, indirect light to partial sun
- Soil: Rich, well-drained aroid potting mix
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- USDA Zone: 9–11 outdoors; commonly grown indoors in cooler climates
- Shipping: Ships bare root; soil pods included with plant material
Live Plant Notice
Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.
Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.
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