Alocasia wentii

Also Known As

Went's Hardy Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 24"-60"

planting zones

7b-11

Alocasia wentii plant details

Alocasia wentii is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with bronze and green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia wentii

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: big leaves, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia wentii

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hardy and easy to grow – From the mountains of New Guinea – Known since 1916 – Clumps 36" tall with gaw-gee-uz leaves of bronzy green with metallic purple backs reaching 1' in length – Part sun to light shade – Good organic soils and generous water and fertilizer – Tight clumping - Mucho Beautiful!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gardening facts about Alocasia wentii plant

How to Grow Alocasia wentii

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant