Elephant ear - Alocasia wentii - 120 cm - ø32

Alocasia wentii (Elephant Ear)

Appearance of the plant

Large, heart-shaped leaves with a deep green upper side and a striking purple-bronze underside

Strong, upright petioles that gracefully carry the leaves

In pots usually 60–120 cm high, with a distinctly tropical appearance

Location

Bright spot with lots of indirect sunlight

Tolerates some partial shade, but grows more compact in sufficient light

Avoid direct bright midday sun to prevent leaf burn

Water requirement

Keep the potting soil constantly slightly moist, but avoid the roots standing in water

Water more often in spring and summer; water a little more sparingly in winter

Likes high humidity, so occasional misting will help

Winter hardiness

Not winter hardy, only suitable as a houseplant

Fun fact: The Alocasia wentii is popular with plant lovers because of its rare leaf color combination — the contrasting top and bottom make it a real eye-catcher in any interior.