Alocasia Gageana California — Elephant Ear — Ø21 cm — H80 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light. It needs space and plenty of brightness to spread its large apple-green leaves.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it contains oxalate crystals that are toxic to animals.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Alocasia Gageana California — Elephant Ear — Ø21 cm — H80 cm
🌿 Very large thick spectacular leaves • 🎨 Very pronounced veins creating embossed texture • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy to care for • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
Alocasia Gageana California, also called Elephant Ear, is an imposing and spectacular indoor plant known for its very large, thick dark green leaves with very pronounced veins that create an impressive embossed texture and elegant wavy edges. This majestic plant features massive leaves with a textured surface that bring a touch of sophistication and a remarkable architectural presence to your urban jungle.
Originating from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Alocasia is a plant from the Araceae family that naturally grows in moist, shaded understories. The 'Gageana California' variety is particularly appreciated for its very large thick leaves with spectacular veins that create a fascinating reticulated pattern and its majestic habit perfect for large spaces. With a height of 80 cm and a pot diameter of 21 cm, it is perfect for living rooms, offices, entrances, or as an impressive centerpiece in your urban jungle. As a bonus, Alocasia is a depolluting plant that purifies the air and brings a refined tropical touch.
Which Alocasia variety to choose?
The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Gageana California stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Alocasia Gageana California (this plant): very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins creating an embossed texture, wavy edges, majestic habit (80 cm). XXL textured version.
- Alocasia Regal Shield: very large dark green shield-shaped leaves with deep purple undersides, imposing habit (90 cm). Majestic XXL version.
- Alocasia Macrorrhiza: huge shiny green leaves, very imposing habit (120 cm). Giant tropical version.
- Alocasia Dragon Scale: thick foliage with silver veins resembling dragon scales (25 cm). Compact textured version.
- Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple undersides (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
- Alocasia Lauterbachiana: elegant elongated wavy leaves (65 cm). Elongated graphic version.
- Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
- Alocasia Cucullata: shiny heart-shaped green foliage, robust (50 cm). Easy green version.
- Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with silvery-white veins, compact habit (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
- Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage (40 cm). Elegant compact version.
Why choose the Alocasia Gageana California? If you are looking for an imposing Alocasia with very large thick leaves featuring very pronounced veins creating a spectacular embossed texture, the Gageana California is the perfect choice. It is an impressive centerpiece for large spaces.
Exposure & location
Alocasia Gageana California enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and pronounced veins. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location for vigorous growth.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
- Ideal: living room, office, entrance, large spaces, or room with window without direct sunlight.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the Alocasia Gageana California is an imposing plant that needs space to spread its large majestic leaves.
Watering & maintenance
- Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: appreciates 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the large leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their embossed texture and shine.
The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its very large thick leaves and very pronounced veins creating a spectacular embossed texture, the Alocasia Gageana California brings a touch of sophistication and an impressive architectural presence to your urban jungle. It creates a majestic and refined focal point.
- To pair with: Monstera, Strelitzia, Ficus, Philodendron, or other large tropical plants to create a lush and imposing urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta) or large woven basket to highlight the majestic foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect as a centerpiece in a living room, office, entrance, or large space to add a touch of sophistication.
The very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins create a spectacular effect that brings sophistication and architectural presence to your plant decor.
Verdeia Tips
- Provide bright indirect light: to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and pronounced veins.
- Regularly wipe the large leaves: to preserve their spectacular decorative pot texture and shine.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
- Avoid drafts: the Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
- Enjoy its vigorous growth: the Alocasia Gageana California grows quickly and produces new spectacular leaves.
A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Gageana California captivates with its very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins creating a spectacular decorative pot texture. A majestic centerpiece ideal for bringing sophistication and architectural presence to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Alocasia gageana 'California'
- Common name: Alocasia Gageana California, Elephant Ear
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø21 × H80 cm
- Adult size: up to 100–150 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun
- Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Majestic / Imposing / Sophisticated
- Particularity: very large spectacular thick leaves, very pronounced veins creating a decorative pot texture, elegant wavy edges, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, vigorous growth, majestic habit
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the decorative pot texture and the density of the foliage naturally vary.
Your plant, delivered with care
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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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
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?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
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 to 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.