Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Metallica'
METALLICA ELEPHANT'S EAR, GIANT TARO
Araceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical & contemporary designs

Uses: large planter, mass planting, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Metallica'
METALLICA ELEPHANT'S EAR, GIANT TARO
Araceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: mildly fragrant flowers in yellow & green

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn

Leaves: veined & midrib black-purple

Bark & Stems: black-purple leaf stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & contemporary designs

Uses: large planter, mass planting, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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