Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata'Zoltan Bardi · All rights reserved
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Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata'

Parent species: Alocasia macrorrhizos

A yellow-variegated form of giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos): the large, glossy leaves are marbled and sectored with lime, chartreuse and golden yellow instead of white. With time it forms a trunk and grows large. Collector's note: it is sold as 'Alocasia macrorrhiza Aurea Variegata', 'Yellow Variegated' and sometimes 'odora Batik Aurea' – names of yellow-marbled variegated Alocasias are heavily mixed up. Macrorrhizos leaves are usually larger, glossier and softer than those of odora.

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Botanical fact sheet

Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata'

✓ Verified fact sheet Nov 10, 2026
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata'
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Taxonomy
Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia7
Plant type
Perennial, tuberous arum (Araceae); the yellow variegated form of Alocasia macrorrhizos.
Native distribution
Horticulturally derived form; the base species is native from Southeast Asia to Queensland.3
Height / growth form
Over time, it develops a trunk; huge, glossy, heart-shaped leaves on strong petioles, with lime, yellow-green, and golden-yellow marbling and sectors.2

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Sources (7)
  1. Foliage Factory – Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata'
  2. Foliage Factory – Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata' · Height / growth form
  3. Foliage Factory – Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata' · Native distribution
  4. Foliage Factory – Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata'
  5. Orange Lake Nursery – Alocasia macrorrhiza Yellow Variegated
  6. FINN.no – Alocasia odora batik aurea (hirdetés)
  7. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Alocasia macrorrhizos · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Alocasia
Watermediumparent species data
Lightfull sun
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature15 °Cparent species data
No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Needs plenty of bright indirect light, warmth and high humidity to keep its size and colour; direct sun can scorch the yellow areas.

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Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata' – what to know

Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata' is a cultivar of Alocasia macrorrhizos (Araceae). Native range: Horticulturally derived form; the base species is native from Southeast Asia to Queensland. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 15 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata'?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata' need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata' get?

Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Aurea Variegata' toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

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Data sources: GBIF.org – Alocasia macrorrhizos (CC BY 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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