{"product_id":"alocasia-macrorrhiza-19cm-70cm","title":"Alocasia Macrorrhiza (Giant Elephant Ear) — H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"alocasia-macrorrhiza-19x70\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Giant glossy green leaves • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ XXL architectural presence • 📏 H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Macrorrhiza\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cem\u003eGiant Elephant Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, is a majestic tropical plant known for its huge glossy heart-shaped leaves held by long sturdy petioles — leaves that can reach one meter in length at maturity. An unmatched architectural presence among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/grandes-plantas-plantas-xxl\"\u003elarge indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Southeast Asia and the Pacific\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAlocasia macrorrhiza\u003c\/em\u003e naturally grows in wet and swampy areas where it develops massive foliage. At 70 cm upon delivery, it is still in its juvenile phase — its leaves will quickly grow to create the most immersive \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jungla-interior-1\"\u003eindoor jungle\u003c\/a\u003e atmosphere possible. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/los-beneficios-ocultos-de-las-plantas-en-el-animo-y-la-concentracion\"\u003eThe benefits of large plants on mood and concentration\u003c\/a\u003e are especially notable with species of this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ D'ALOCASIA CHOISIR ? --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-alocasia\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Alocasia variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes and sizes — here’s how \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Macrorrhiza\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out from other large varieties in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Macrorrhiza\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — giant glossy green leaves that can reach 1 m in length, very imposing habit. The largest variety of the entire genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-regal-shield-21cm-h90cm\"\u003eAlocasia Regal Shield\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very large shield-shaped leaves dark green on top with deep purple undersides. The darkest and most dramatic version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-gageana-california-21cm-80cm\"\u003eAlocasia Gageana California\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very large thick leaves with spectacular embossed veins. The most architectural textured version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-lauterbachiana-19cm-80cm\"\u003eAlocasia Lauterbachiana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long narrow wavy leaves with pronounced veins, airy habit. The most slender and graphic version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-zebrina-oreja-de-elefante-rayada\"\u003eAlocasia Zebrina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — arrow-shaped leaves held by spectacular black and white striped stems. The version with the most decorative stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-polly-oreille-elefante\"\u003eAlocasia Polly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green leaves with very pronounced silvery-white veins, compact size. The classic version to start with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Macrorrhiza\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in bright indirect light — good brightness is essential for the leaves to reach their maximum size and for growth to remain vigorous. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003eLight and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e are the two main factors in its care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade — avoid direct sunlight which burns the large leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e spacious living room, hallway, veranda, or any large space with a well-lit window and high ceiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, airy, and well-draining — universal potting soil mixed with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAllow plenty of space around the plant from the start — the giant leaves need room to spread freely and quickly get damaged if they touch a wall or furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eDespite its imposing size, Alocasia Macrorrhiza is sensitive to overwatering like all Alocasias — its roots rot easily in soggy substrate. The size of the leaves also makes \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/alocasia-guia-completa-de-variedades-y-consejos-de-cuidado\"\u003eknowing its life cycle\u003c\/a\u003e particularly useful to anticipate winter dormancy periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the top 2 to 3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring and summer, every 2 weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers 60–70% humidity — mist occasionally or place near other plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e gently wipe the huge leaves with a damp cloth — an essential task to preserve their characteristic shiny green glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGuttation — small drops of water that appear on the leaf edges in the morning — is a normal phenomenon in Alocasia Macrorrhiza, indicating the plant is healthy and well hydrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIts giant leaves make it a statement plant that often stands on its own — but in large spaces, it also fits well into ambitious \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ambientes-urbanos\"\u003eurban compositions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai\"\u003eStrelitzia Nicolai\u003c\/a\u003e with large paddle-shaped leaves and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musa-tropicana\"\u003eMusa Tropicana\u003c\/a\u003e with ribbon-like leaves — three tropical large-leaf plants of very different shapes (heart \/ paddle \/ ribbon) for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pack-strelitzia-nicolai-alocasia-macrorrhiza-2-plantas-2-cestas-selin\"\u003ean XXL arrangement\u003c\/a\u003e available as a pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace it in a \u003cstrong\u003ecorner of a spacious living room or hall\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-capi-nature-groove-topo\"\u003eCapi Nature Groove Taupe pot Ø22 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the warm taupe brown of the pot harmonizes with the intense shiny green of the large leaves without creating a harsh contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-cyathistipula-higuera-africana-de-interior\"\u003eFicus Cyathistipula\u003c\/a\u003e with shiny rounded leaves and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/caryota-mitis\"\u003eCaryota Mitis\u003c\/a\u003e with very graphic triangular leaves — three radically different leaf textures (giant smooth \/ shiny round \/ serrated triangular) in a bright corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003eunique space around a relaxation corner\u003c\/strong\u003e, place it alone in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cesta-selin-natural\"\u003enatural Selin basket Ø22 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/crear-un-rincon-de-descanso-vegetal-en-casa-inspiraciones-y-consejos\"\u003ecreating a calming plant corner\u003c\/a\u003e sometimes only requires one well-chosen imposing plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe the large leaves once a month:\u003c\/strong\u003e on such broad surfaces, dust quickly accumulates and significantly reduces photosynthesis — a damp cloth wiped on both sides of each leaf maintains the characteristic shiny green and the plant’s vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for the winter rest period:\u003c\/strong\u003e below 15 °C or with a strong drop in light, Alocasia Macrorrhiza may lose several leaves and go dormant — this is normal; reduce watering, keep it warm, and the plant will vigorously regrow in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot into a stable, heavy container:\u003c\/strong\u003e as the leaves grow, the plant’s center of gravity rises — choose a ceramic pot or a weighted basket wide enough to prevent tipping, and plan to repot every 2 years in spring with fresh substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia macrorrhiza\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant Elephant Ear, Giant Taro\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of Southeast Asia and the Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 150–200 cm indoors (leaves up to 1 m long)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow the top 2 to 3 cm to dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 5.5–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — ideal for starting with large Alocasias\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e majestic \/ architectural \/ urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Leaf size and foliage density naturally vary depending on light conditions and the season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56654832435465,"sku":"7022","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/alocasia-macrorrhiza-o19-cm-h70-cm-verdeia-7351803.jpg?v=1774895757","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/giant-taro-19cm-70cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}