Alocasia Wentii

This plant has been in my care for a couple of months and so far it has been very hap. Imagine our surprise when while touring a local nursery we happened upon this Alocasia wentii in bloom.

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Its a heavy feeder that does well when slightly rootbound.

Alocasia wentii. This handsome is all about showy-green leaves and flexible stems that can adorn any corner in a house. Perfect for decorative pots and containers. However the foremost reason is its unique green and purple foliage.

It thrives in bright. It is a great foliage feature plant for tropical gardens and indoor spaces. A very impressive plant easy houseplant and.

The beautiful Alocasia Wentii aka Giant Elephant Ear is available to buy online with nationwide delivery. The glossy bronze-green leaves reach 1 in length as they adorn this tightly clumping elephant ear. The beautiful Alocasia Wentii has average plant needs.

It has distinctive dark green foliage with white veins and purple undersides. Alocasia wentii is a hybrid of Alocasia odora and Alocasia gageana. From the remote mountains of New Guinea Alocasia wentii is one of the few alocasias we have found to be winter hardy in our Zone 7b climate.

The Alocasia wentii is a very easy houseplant unlike his fussy sister the Alocasia polly His leaves are a beautiful dark green colour that has a slight metallic shine to them the underbelly of this Alocasia is very dark and purple. Plant in a partly shaded warm and humid position in the garden or in a well lit position indoors. It is popularly known as Hardy Elephants Ears following that its large leaves resemble an elephants ears.

Free and Open Access to Biodiversity Data. The beautiful Alocasia Wentii has average plant needs. The foliage of the Alocasia wentii is the first thing you notice - big broad and pond green with a dark shade of purple on the underside.

When we saw the plant on March 25 2005 the inflorescence was not yet open. Alocasia wentii is a artificial crossbreed between Alocasia odora and Alocasia gageana from South-East Asia. The beautiful Alocasia Wentii has average plant needs.

However the foremost reason is its unique green and purple foliage. The Alocasia Wentii commonly known as Hardy Elephant Ears is an excellent houseplant choice due to numerous reasons. My only Alocasia or Elephant Ear plant in my collection is this Wentii.

Alocasia wentii is a hardy upright perennial with large elephant ear green leaves and contrasting bronze-purple undersides. The common name for the plant is Hardy elephant ear and it is indeed rather hardy. Its prone to spider mites and thrips and tends to go dormant if temperatures drop or light decreases.

It thrives in bright filtered sunlight and enjoys being watered weekly. Keep the soil moist and water once the top 23cm drys slightly. The Alocasia Wentii commonly known as Hardy Elephant Ears is an excellent houseplant choice due to numerous reasons.

Alocasia wentiiThe Alocasia wentii is a very easy houseplant unlike his fussy sister the Alocasia polly His leaves are a beautiful dark green colour that has a slight metallic shine to them the underbelly of this Alocasia is very dark and purple. These striking leaves are held upright by slender green stems which shoot out from a fleshy base. However the foremost reason is its unique green and purple foliage.

Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Alocasia wentii likes bright indirect light high humidity damp well-draining soil and temperatures of 55-86ºF 13-30ºC. Free delivery on all orders over 60.

It thrives in bright. The Alocasia Wentii commonly known as Hardy Elephant Ears is an excellent houseplant choice due to numerous reasons. This voluminous Alocasia is a real show stopper and will breath life into any empty space.

We prevailed upon the nursery owner to allow us to borrow the plant for our research and he was gracious enough to allow us to do so. A bright position would be ideal but he will also thrive in medium light. The Alocasia Wentii or Elephant Ears Plant originates from tropical and subtropical regions like Asia and Australia.

It grows well in shady or partially shady spots and prefers warmer temperatures as it is sensitive to cold.

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