How to make Alocasia macrorrhizos (giant taro) produce side shoots? The latest method is here

If you want Alocasia macrorrhizos to produce side shoots, water it frequently and apply light fertilizer frequently during its growing season. It also needs plenty of light, but avoid exposing it to harsh direct sun, and take good temperature-control measures in summer and winter. You also need to repot it regularly, preferably replacing the potting soil with fresh soil every 1-2 years.

How to make Alocasia macrorrhizos produce side shoots

1. Plenty of water and fertilizer

If you want Alocasia macrorrhizos to produce side shoots, you need to give it plenty of water and fertilizer. During its growing season, water it frequently, and also sprinkle water around the plant often to increase air humidity. You also need to apply light fertilizer frequently, preferably applying a dilute liquid fertilizer once every week, so that it has enough nutrients to sprout side shoots.

2. Suitable light and temperature

If you want Alocasia macrorrhizos to produce side shoots, it also needs plenty of light exposure, but note that shade measures should be taken in summer to prevent it from getting sunburned. Its most suitable growing temperature is between 15-25°C, so temperature-control measures should be taken in summer and winter to avoid growing it in an environment that is too cold or too hot.

3. Regular repotting

Alocasia macrorrhizos likes to grow in loose, fertile soil with sufficient base fertilizer and good drainage. If the soil is too compacted, it will grow poorly, and in severe cases the plant will even stop growing. So if you want it to produce side shoots, you also need to repot it regularly, preferably replacing the potting soil with fresh soil every 1-2 years.