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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: AlocasiaSpecies: odora
Cultivar
Giant Taro
Alocasia odora
Often called Giant Taro, Alocasia odora is an impressive tropical perennial known for its large, bright green, glossy leaves held on sturdy, succulent-like stems. This plant makes a bold statement in tropical-themed landscapes or as a focal point in a well-lit interior, where it thrives with consistent moisture and humidity. Its growth habit is upright and clumping, becoming increasingly impressive as it matures into a magnificent specimen.
Alocasia odora is a striking tropical foliage plant prized for its massive, upright, heart-shaped leaves that create a dramatic architectural presence in warm gardens or bright indoor spaces.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid intense, direct afternoon sun which can scorch the large leaves.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; reduce watering slightly during the winter dormant period.
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Mature size
4 to 8 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide
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Hardiness
USDA Zones 9-11
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
This plant requires high humidity and warmth to thrive. In regions with cooler climates, it must be grown in containers and moved indoors before temperatures drop.
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Climate note
Avoid temperatures below 50°F; thrives in high humidity and temperatures between 65°F and 85°F.
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Flower / fruit
Produces hooded, cream-colored spathe-and-spadix flowers, though it is grown primarily for its foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid intense, direct afternoon sun which can scorch the large leaves.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer during the active growing season; do not fertilize during winter dormancy.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves at the base of the stem to maintain a clean, tidy appearance.
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Care notes
This plant requires high humidity and warmth to thrive. In regions with cooler climates, it must be grown in containers and moved indoors before temperatures drop.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
4 to 8 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Spacing
4 to 6 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces hooded, cream-colored spathe-and-spadix flowers, though it is grown primarily for its foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
USDA Zones 9-11
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Temperature
Avoid temperatures below 50°F; thrives in high humidity and temperatures between 65°F and 85°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; reduce watering slightly during the winter dormant period.
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Soil
Rich, porous, well-draining potting mix with high organic matter, such as peat or coconut coir with perlite.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Thrives in containers. Use a pot with generous drainage holes and ensure the plant is repotted into a larger container as it outgrows its space.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Large, glossy, bright green heart-shaped leaves, prominent light-green venation, smooth texture.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are heart-shaped, large, and glossy; veins are prominent and light-colored compared to the leaf blade.
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Fruit Flower Look
Cream-colored, upright, hooded inflorescence consistent with Araceae family structures.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowering is rare in indoor containers; do not include fruit/flowers on juvenile starter imagery.
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Growth Habit Rules
Upright, architectural, and clumping; avoid spreading or vine-like growth representations.
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Mature Plant Look
Architectural, upright clump of huge, majestic heart-shaped leaves reaching high into the space.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Massive, upright, heart-shaped leaves (sagittate) with distinct veins; thick, fleshy petioles radiating from a central stem.
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Morphology Rules
Leaves face upward or outward; stems are thick and succulent. Ensure the plant is not portrayed as a grass.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Alocasia odora need? Provide bright, indirect light to prevent leaf scorch. Does this plant grow well indoors? Yes, it makes an excellent, large-scale houseplant if given enough room and humidity. How often should I water? Keep the soil moist but not soggy, especially during the active growing season. Will it survive freezing temperatures? No, it is a tropical plant and should be brought indoors when temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Root Look
White, fibrous roots filling the root ball, healthy and turgid.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, peat-based potting soil with fine particles and good structure.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with a few compact, smaller heart-shaped leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft, fleshy stems and small, bright green leaves appearing in a basal clump; rooted in a small plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Alocasia odora. This is Alocasia odora, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Alocasia odora become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush, tropical foliage environment you want to create. These massive, heart-shaped leaves offer a dramatic architectural form, with deep glossy green surfaces that instantly define any space. Establish your starter by potting it into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it to a larger container or sheltered garden location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Alocasia Alocasia odora Giant Taro tropical foliage indoor tropicals large leaf plants architectural plants Agardeni container gardening plant care
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the architectural beauty of Alocasia odora, the Giant Taro. This video explores the lush, heart-shaped foliage and the best growing practices for this stunning tropical specimen.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Alocasia odora - Giant Taro Tropical Foliage
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