Alocasia Lauterbachiana (Elephant ear) — H80 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alocasia Lauterbachiana suitable for large spaces? Yes, its verticality and long slender leaves make it especially suitable for large rooms with high ceilings — it gains visual impact when it has space for each leaf to spread out freely.
Why are the edges of my Alocasia Lauterbachiana’s leaves turning brown? Browning edges are almost always caused by air that is too dry — increase ambient humidity by misting 2 to 3 times a week or placing a humidifier nearby, especially in winter when heating is on.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Graphic elongated wavy leaves • 🎨 Glossy dark green with pronounced veins • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H80 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
Alocasia Lauterbachiana, also called elephant ear, is a graphic, airy plant known for its large, narrow, wavy, glossy dark green leaves with very pronounced veins, borne on long, elegant petioles. Its light, vertical silhouette immediately sets it apart from other Alocasias — an unusual plant in an otherwise very crowded genus.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Alocasia lauterbachiana naturally grows in moist, shaded understories. It grows vigorously in spring and summer — it is one of the fast-growing indoor plants that quickly reward good care with ever larger new leaves.
Which Alocasia variety to choose?
The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes and sizes — here's how Alocasia Lauterbachiana stands out from other varieties in the catalog:
- Alocasia Lauterbachiana (this plant) — long, narrow, wavy leaves in glossy dark green, pronounced veins, airy upright habit. The most slender and graphic version.
- Alocasia Zebrina — large arrow-shaped leaves supported by striking black and white striped stems. The version with the most decorative stems.
- Alocasia Wentii — broad dark green leaves with deep purple undersides, imposing stature. The most sophisticated two-tone version.
- Alocasia Gageana California — very large thick leaves with spectacular embossed veins. The XXL textured version.
- Alocasia Regal Shield — very large, dark shield-shaped leaves with deep purple undersides. The most majestic version.
- Alocasia Polly — dark green arrow-shaped leaves with very pronounced silvery-white veins, compact size. The classic graphic version.
- Alocasia Cucullata — rounded, glossy green heart-shaped leaves, compact and sturdy habit. The easiest variety to start with.
Exposure & location
Alocasia Lauterbachiana enjoys bright indirect light — without enough light, new leaves grow smaller and the veins lose their relief. Light and humidity are the two key factors that make all the difference with Alocasias.
- Exposure: bright indirect light to partial shade — avoid direct sun that burns the leaves.
- Ideal: living room, office, entrance, or large space with a well-lit window without direct sunlight.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: light, airy and well-draining — all-purpose potting soil mixed with perlite.
Its vertical silhouette and wavy leaves are best appreciated with space around — avoid crowding it between other plants that would hide its characteristic slender form.
Watering & care
Alocasia Lauterbachiana prefers a slightly moist substrate — neither soggy nor completely dry. Testing the substrate with your finger before each watering avoids the most common mistake with this species: overwatering in summer.
- Watering: moderate — let the top 2 to 3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring and summer, every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: prefers 60–70% humidity — mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer with a diluted liquid foliage-plant fertilizer.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their glossy shine.
It is normal for a lower leaf to yellow when a new one emerges — this is the natural cycle of the Alocasia, not a sign of poor health.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
Its verticality and very graphic wavy leaves make it a plant that brings lightness where other decorative foliage plants would create a compact mass.
- Pair it with a Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana with white-variegated leaves and a Dracaena Magenta with slender red-edged leaves — three very different foliage types in the same dark green tones, three contrasting textures (wavy / variegated / slender) for a very refined composition.
- Place it in a living room or entryway corner in the Elho Greenville White pot Ø20 cm — the clean white highlights the shiny dark green and pronounced veins of the long wavy leaves.
- Pair it with a Livistona Rotundifolia with round, drooping fronds — the verticality of the slender Lauterbachiana leaves strongly contrasts with the palm's hanging discs for a very balanced tropical composition.
- For a desk or bookshelf, place it in the gray Borneo basket alongside a Aglaonema Romeo with red and green leaves — the burgundy red of the Aglaonema creates a warm contrast with the dark green wavy leaves of the Lauterbachiana.
Verdeia tips
- Maintain high humidity year-round: the edges of the wavy leaves brown first when the air is too dry — mist 2 to 3 times a week in winter when heating dries the air, and place a humidifier nearby if the problem persists.
- Give it space for its leaves to unfold: the long wavy leaves of the Lauterbachiana get damaged and lose their shape if pressed against a wall or other plants — choose a clear corner that lets each leaf be seen individually.
- Propagate by dividing rhizomes in spring: when repotting, separate the shoots forming at the base of the mother plant — taking cuttings and propagating plants is especially easy with Alocasias and quickly produces new plants.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Alocasia lauterbachiana
- Common name: Elephant ear
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Height on delivery: H80 cm
- Pot diameter: Ø19 cm
- Adult size: up to 100–120 cm indoors
- Light exposure: bright indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: moderate — allow the top 2 to 3 cm to dry out between waterings
- Substrate acidity: pH 5.5–7.0
- Care: moderate — ideal for getting started with large Alocasias
- Toxicity: toxic to pets and children if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: graphic / elegant / urban jungle
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The shape of the wavy leaves and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on light conditions.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.