{"product_id":"alocasia-lauterbachiana-19cm-80cm","title":"Alocasia Lauterbachiana (Elephant Ear) — H80 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"alocasia-lauterbachiana-19x80\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Graphic elongated wavy leaves • 🎨 Glossy dark green with pronounced veins • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H80 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Lauterbachiana\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cem\u003eElephant Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, is a graphic and airy plant known for its large narrow, wavy, glossy dark green leaves with very pronounced veins borne on long elegant petioles. Its vertical and light silhouette immediately distinguishes it from other Alocasias — an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-originales-y-raras\"\u003eoriginal plant\u003c\/a\u003e in a very rich genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Southeast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAlocasia lauterbachiana\u003c\/em\u003e naturally grows in moist, shaded understories. It grows vigorously in spring and summer — it is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-de-crecimiento-rapido\"\u003efast-growing indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e that quickly reward good care with ever larger new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ D'ALOCASIA CHOISIR ? --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-alocasia\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Alocasia variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes and sizes — here’s how \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Lauterbachiana\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out from other varieties in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Lauterbachiana\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — narrow elongated wavy glossy dark green leaves, pronounced veins, airy vertical habit. The most slender and graphic version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-zebrina-oreja-de-elefante-rayada\"\u003eAlocasia Zebrina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large arrow-shaped leaves supported by striking black and white striped stems. The version with the most decorative stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-wentii-oreja-de-elefante-tropical\"\u003eAlocasia Wentii\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide dark green leaves with deep purple backs, imposing stature. The most sophisticated bicolor version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-gageana-california-21cm-80cm\"\u003eAlocasia Gageana California\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very large thick leaves with spectacular embossed veins. The XXL textured version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-regal-shield-21cm-h90cm\"\u003eAlocasia Regal Shield\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very large shield-shaped leaves with deep purple undersides. The most majestic version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-polly-oreille-elefante\"\u003eAlocasia Polly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green arrow-shaped leaves with very pronounced silvery-white veins, compact size. The classic graphic version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-cucullata-oreja-de-elefante-tropical\"\u003eAlocasia Cucullata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — shiny green heart-shaped rounded leaves, compact and sturdy form. The easiest variety to start with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Lauterbachiana\u003c\/strong\u003e enjoys bright indirect light — without enough light, new leaves grow smaller and the veins lose their relief. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003eLight and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e are the two key factors that make all the difference with Alocasias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade — avoid direct sun that burns the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, office, entrance, or large space with a well-lit window without direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, airy, and well-draining — universal potting soil mixed with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts vertical silhouette and wavy leaves are best appreciated with space around — avoid crowding it between other plants that would hide its characteristic slender form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Alocasia Lauterbachiana prefers a slightly moist substrate — neither soggy nor completely dry. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003eTesting the substrate with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering avoids the most common mistake with this species: overwatering in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the top 2 to 3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring and summer, every 2 weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers 60–70% humidity — mist occasionally or place near other plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIts verticality and very graphic wavy leaves make it a plant that brings lightness where other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-de-follaje-decorativo\"\u003edecorative foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e would create a compact mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-oppenheimiana-17cm-h70cm\"\u003eCtenanthe Oppenheimiana\u003c\/a\u003e with white-variegated leaves and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracena-magenta\"\u003eDracaena Magenta\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace it in a \u003cstrong\u003eliving room or entryway corner\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-greenville-redonda-blanca\"\u003eElho Greenville White pot Ø20 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the clean white highlights the shiny dark green and pronounced veins of the long wavy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/livistona-rotundifolia-o17-h70\"\u003eLivistona Rotundifolia\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003edesk or bookshelf\u003c\/strong\u003e, place it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cesta-borneo-gris-d14cm\"\u003egray Borneo basket\u003c\/a\u003e alongside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aglaonema-romeo-d17cm-h60cm\"\u003eAglaonema Romeo\u003c\/a\u003e with red and green leaves — the burgundy red of the Aglaonema creates a warm contrast with the dark green wavy leaves of the Lauterbachiana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain high humidity year-round:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it space for its leaves to unfold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagate by dividing rhizomes in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e when repotting, separate the shoots forming at the base of the mother plant — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/esquejes-plantas-guia-completo-multiplicacion\"\u003ecutting and propagating plants\u003c\/a\u003e is especially easy with Alocasias and quickly produces new plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia lauterbachiana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 100–120 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow the top 2 to 3 cm to dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 5.5–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — ideal for starting with large Alocasias\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e graphic \/ elegant \/ urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56647525695753,"sku":"7020","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/alocasia-lauterbachiana-o19-cm-h80-cm-verdeia-9616834.jpg?v=1774895615","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/alocasia-lauterbachiana-19cm-80cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}