{"product_id":"alocasia-macrorrhizos-borneo-giant-corm-rhizom-stammstuck-jungpflanze","title":"Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Borneo Giant' – Corm, Rhizome \u0026 Young Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuy Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Borneo Giant' – Corm, Rhizome \u0026amp; Young Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos 'Borneo Giant'\u003c\/strong\u003e – also searched as Giant Elephant Ear – is an exceptionally large-growing Alocasia with a powerful stem and enormous leaves that become distinctly ruffled with age. Under very good conditions, 'Borneo Giant' can reach around \u003cstrong\u003e4–4.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original specimen from a private collection had already reached about \u003cstrong\u003e3 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height – \u003cstrong\u003ewith no sign that its growth had finished\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to its enormous space requirements, the plant was divided and propagated vegetatively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe offered corms, stem\/rhizome sections and young plants grown from them come directly from this plant material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorm – dormant \/ unsprouted, alive:\u003c\/strong\u003e living dormant corm with no visible shoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorm – already sprouted \/ active:\u003c\/strong\u003e living corm with visible active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem\/rhizome section – min. 1 bud:\u003c\/strong\u003e substantial living section with at least one visible viable growth bud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung plant from corm – pre-order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung plant from stem\/rhizome section – pre-order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ YOUNG PLANT PRE-ORDER – EXPECTED SHIPPING IN APPROX. 2–3 MONTHS:\u003c\/strong\u003e This applies to young plants grown from \u003cstrong\u003ecorms\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as from \u003cstrong\u003estem\/rhizome sections\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shipping takes place only once the plant is strongly developed and has \u003cstrong\u003eat least 2 leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because these are living plants, actual development time may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePhoto \u0026amp; material guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage 9:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshly cut stem\/rhizome sections from the mother plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage 10:\u003c\/strong\u003e living corms that are already sprouted or visibly active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage 11:\u003c\/strong\u003e living dormant \/ unsprouted corms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCut surfaces, surface drying \u0026amp; storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly cut stem\/rhizome sections initially have a pale, succulent and moist cut surface. During short storage, the surface may become drier, firmer, beige to light brown or slightly corky. This is \u003cstrong\u003enormal surface drying and wound response\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not the same as the entire living section drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter injury, the plant changes the tissue around the wound. Cells at and below the cut surface initially lose some surface moisture, while wound-sealing processes begin, including deposition of sealing compounds such as suberin and lignin. The surface can therefore become firmer and darker. This reaction limits further water loss and creates a drier wound surface, which can be advantageous during storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on condition, a stem\/rhizome section may be shipped with an already dried wound surface or may be cleanly recut before dispatch. If appropriate, the cut surface may also be lightly dusted with \u003cstrong\u003eclean wood ash\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ash is used as a dry surface dressing; it is \u003cstrong\u003enot sterilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e and may change the colour and appearance of the cut surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor viability, the key signs are not a permanently fresh-wet cut surface, but \u003cstrong\u003efirm, healthy tissue and at least one viable bud\u003c\/strong\u003e. Soft, mushy or unpleasantly rotten-smelling tissue would not be considered normal surface drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes 'Borneo Giant' special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Borneo Giant' has enormous growth potential, strong petioles and very large leaves that become distinctly ruffled at maturity. The divided mother plant clearly demonstrates this potential: a massive stem, substantial rhizome sections and exceptionally large leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe actual source material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product photos document the mother plant as well as leaves, stem cross-sections, stem\/rhizome pieces, buds, corms and roots from the actual source material. Many of the sections are exceptionally substantial and contain considerably more plant tissue than small standard corms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRooting \u0026amp; sprouting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reliable growth, keep warm, bright and evenly slightly moist. Avoid waterlogging. Stem\/rhizome pieces are selected with at least one visible bud. Corms can take different amounts of time to show visible growth depending on temperature, season and individual developmental stage. Because this is living plant material, shape, size, colour and sprouting time can naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, bright to partially shaded, nutrient-rich and well supplied with water during active growth. Not frost hardy; in Germany and similar climates it must be overwintered frost-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos\u003c\/em\u003e 'Borneo Giant'\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional search terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borneo Giant Alocasia, Alocasia macrorrhiza Borneo Giant, Giant Elephant Ear, giant elephant ear plant, Alocasia corm, Alocasia tuber, Alocasia rhizome, Alocasia stem section, rare aroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot intended for consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Shipping available\u003cbr\u003e🏡 Collection available\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KingofWood","offers":[{"title":"Corm – dormant \/ not sprouted, alive","offer_id":57315833151866,"sku":"ABG-CORM-RUHE","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Corm – already sprouted \/ active","offer_id":57315833184634,"sku":"ABG-CORM-AKTIV","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stem\/rhizome section – min. 1 bud","offer_id":57315833217402,"sku":"ABG-RHIZOM-AUGE","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"PRE-ORDER · approx. 2–3 months until shipping · Young plant from corm","offer_id":57315833250170,"sku":"ABG-PRE-CORM","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"PRE-ORDER · approx. 2–3 months until shipping · Young plant from stem\/rhizome section","offer_id":57315833282938,"sku":"ABG-PRE-RHIZOM","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/0458\/5257\/files\/alocasia-borneo-giant-riesenblatt-mutterpflanze.jpg?v=1790597365","url":"https:\/\/kingofwood.shop\/en\/products\/alocasia-borneo-giant-corm-rhizome-young-plant","provider":"KingofWood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}