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Index ยท Alocasia ยท Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Stingray'
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At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 60โ€“80%
Temp. 18โ€“29 ยฐC
Habit Upright
Growth Moderate
Care Intermediate
Height 80โ€“180 cm
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Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Stingray'

Alocasia Stingray ยท Stingray Elephant Ear
(al-oh-KAY-see-ah STING-ray)
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 60โ€“80%
Temp. 18โ€“29 ยฐC
Habit Upright
Growth Moderate
Care Intermediate
Height 80โ€“180 cm
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Origin & Habitat

Horticultural origin; exact parentage/placement can vary by source.

Description

Green leaves with rounded wings and a long narrow tail-like tip resembling a stingray.

Upright elephant ear with sculptural leaves and a clumping/corming base.

Botanical Notes

Horticultural selection sold for its unusual leaf shape. Exact taxonomic placement is often given under A. macrorrhizos or nearby large Alocasia groups, so cultivar with cautious notes is safest.

Care Guide

Give bright filtered light, warmth, airflow and an airy but moisture-retentive aroid mix. Keep lightly moist while actively growing, but avoid cold wet media.

Repotting

Repot when roots/corms fill the pot, ideally in warm active growth. Keep the corm/crown firm and not buried too deeply.

Feeding

Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Reduce or pause feeding if the plant is resting or semi-dormant.

Common Problems
  • Spider mites, thrips, leaf yellowing from overwatering, corm/root rot in cold wet mix, crispy edges from low humidity or missed watering.
Notes & Curiosities
  • A plant that understood the assignment: look exactly like a stingray.
โš  Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Araceae plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing can irritate the mouth, throat and digestive tract.
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