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Alocasia macrorrhizos 'New Guinea Gold'
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Common Name: | Elephant Ear, Giant Taro |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | This is a aroid plant which grows about 1.5 - 2 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its large leaves are glossy, variegated with golden specks and patches. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Swimming Poolside, Focal Plant |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Storage Organ, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
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Others
| Master ID | 33587 |
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| Species ID | 8001 |
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