Alocasia Macrorrhiza — Elephant Ear — Ø19 cm — H70 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Very bright, without direct scorching sunlight. It needs space to spread its large "elephant ears."
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it contains oxalate crystals that are irritating to animals and humans.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Alocasia Macrorrhiza — Elephant Ear — Ø19 cm — H70 cm
🌿 Huge shiny green spectacular leaves • 🎨 Very imposing and majestic stature • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy to care for • 💨 Depolluting plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
The Alocasia Macrorrhiza, also called Elephant Ear or Giant Taro, is a majestic and spectacular indoor plant known for its huge shiny green heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 1 meter in length and create an impressive tropical jungle effect. This imposing plant features massive leaves borne on long sturdy petioles that add a touch of grandeur and a remarkable architectural presence to your urban jungle.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Alocasia macrorrhiza is a plant from the Araceae family that naturally grows in wet and swampy areas. This variety is especially appreciated for its huge spectacular leaves that create an immediate visual impact and its very imposing stature perfect for large spaces, halls, verandas, or winter gardens. With a height of 70 cm and a decorative pot diameter of 19 cm, it is perfect for spacious living rooms, offices, entrances, or as a spectacular centerpiece in your urban jungle. As a bonus, Alocasia is a depolluting plant that purifies the air and brings a refined tropical touch.
Which Alocasia variety to choose?
The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Macrorrhiza stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Alocasia Macrorrhiza (this plant): huge shiny green leaves up to 1 m long, very imposing and majestic stature (70 cm). Tropical giant version.
- Alocasia Regal Shield: very large dark green shield-shaped leaves with deep purple underside, imposing stature (90 cm). Majestic XXL version.
- Alocasia Gageana California: very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins creating a textured embossed look (80 cm). XXL textured version.
- Alocasia Lauterbachiana: elegant elongated wavy leaves, upright and airy stature (80 cm). Elongated graphic version.
- Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple underside (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
- Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
- Alocasia Cucullata: shiny green heart-shaped foliage, robust (50 cm). Easy green version.
- Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with silvery white veins, compact stature (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
- Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage (40 cm). Elegant compact version.
- Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage evolving to green (35 cm). Spectacular colored version.
Why choose the Alocasia Macrorrhiza? If you are looking for a giant Alocasia with huge spectacular leaves that can reach 1 meter in length with a very imposing stature creating a tropical jungle effect, the Macrorrhiza is the perfect choice. It is the most imposing variety for large spaces.
Exposure & location
The Alocasia Macrorrhiza appreciates bright indirect light to maintain its shiny bright green foliage and vigorous growth. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright exposure to produce its huge spectacular leaves.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
- Ideal: spacious living room, office, entrance, hallway, veranda, conservatory, or large spaces with high ceilings.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the Alocasia Macrorrhiza is a giant plant that needs plenty of space to spread its majestic huge leaves. Perfect for large spaces and high ceilings.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the huge leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow.
The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist but never waterlogged substrate — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its huge spectacular shiny green leaves and very imposing stature, the Alocasia Macrorrhiza adds a touch of grandeur and an impressive architectural presence to your urban jungle. It creates a majestic and tropical focal point.
- To pair with: Monstera, Strelitzia, Ficus, Philodendron, or other large tropical plants to create a lush and imposing urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, grey, black, terracotta) or large woven basket to showcase the majestic foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect as a centerpiece in a spacious living room, hallway, veranda, conservatory, or large space to create a tropical jungle effect.
The huge shiny green leaves create a spectacular tropical jungle effect that brings grandeur and architectural presence to your plant decor.
Verdeia Tips
- Give it plenty of space: the Alocasia Macrorrhiza needs room to spread its huge leaves.
- Regularly wipe the large leaves: to preserve their shiny glow and health.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
- Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
- Enjoy its very vigorous growth: the Alocasia Macrorrhiza grows quickly and produces spectacular giant leaves.
A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Macrorrhiza captivates with its huge shiny green leaves up to 1 meter long and its very imposing stature creating a spectacular tropical jungle effect. A giant plant ideal for bringing grandeur and architectural presence to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Alocasia macrorrhiza
- Common name: Alocasia Macrorrhiza, Elephant Ear, Giant Taro
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia and the Pacific
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø19 × H70 cm
- Adult size: up to 150–200 cm indoors (leaves up to 1 m long)
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun
- Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Majestic / Imposing / Tropical
- Particularity: huge shiny green leaves up to 1 m long, very imposing and majestic stature, spectacular tropical jungle effect, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, very vigorous growth, perfect for large spaces
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. Leaf size and foliage density naturally vary.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.