What month does the giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos) bloom? February to April is the peak blooming period

The giant taro is very effective at absorbing morning sickness and purifying the air, and its blooms are also highly ornamental, so when does the giant taro bloom? How should the giant taro be cared for?

Giant taro blooming

The giant taro generally blooms in spring, with February to April as the peak blooming period; the blooming period usually lasts about a week before the yellow flowers fade, while the green part of the bud below lasts relatively longer. The dormant flowering period runs from November to May or June of the following year.

Giant taro care

Giant taro care involves several aspects: temperature, fertilizing, watering and sunlight.

1. Temperature

The giant taro can only grow well in an environment no lower than 18°C; if the temperature drops below 18°C, the giant taro will enter a dormant state and stop growing.

2. Fertilizing

The giant taro likes fertilizer, so it should be fertilized every month.

3. Watering

The giant taro needs more water in summer, but not excessively; alternating dry and wet conditions are suitable, and there must be no standing water in the soil, otherwise the tubers will rot. In winter it goes dormant, so water less and stop fertilizing.

4. Sunlight

The giant taro likes shade, so do not let direct sunlight hit it. If the giant taro becomes "wilted", it is mainly due to insufficient fertilizing, so be sure to apply extra fertilizer.