Alocasia Wentii — Elephant Ear — Ø19 cm — H85 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light or partial shade. Avoid direct sunlight, which could fade its beautiful dark foliage.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it contains oxalate crystals that are toxic to dogs and cats.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
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- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
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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 Wentii — Elephant Ear — Ø19 cm — H85 cm
🌿 Bronze green foliage with spectacular purple underside • 🎨 Pronounced veins creating striking contrast • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy to care for • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
Alocasia Wentii, also called Elephant Ear, is an elegant and bicolor indoor plant known for its bronze green foliage with a spectacular purple-red underside that creates a striking and dramatic contrast. This fascinating plant features arrow-shaped leaves with pronounced veins that add a touch of sophistication and character to your urban jungle.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Alocasia is a plant from the Araceae family that naturally grows in humid, shaded undergrowth. The 'Wentii' variety is particularly appreciated for its unique bicolor foliage with a spectacular purple-red underside that reveals all its beauty when the leaves move, and its elegant upright habit. With a height of 85 cm and a decorative pot diameter of 19 cm, it is perfect for living rooms, offices, bedrooms, or as a colorful accent 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 Wentii stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Alocasia Wentii (this plant): bronze-green foliage with spectacular purple-red underside, pronounced veins, elegant upright habit (85 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
- Alocasia Regal Shield: very large dark green shield-shaped leaves with deep purple underside, imposing habit (90 cm). Majestic XXL version.
- Alocasia Gageana California: very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins (80 cm). XXL textured version.
- Alocasia Lauterbachiana: elegant elongated wavy leaves, upright and airy habit (80 cm). Elongated graphic version.
- Alocasia Macrorrhiza: huge shiny green leaves, very imposing habit (120 cm). Giant tropical version.
- Alocasia Cucullata: shiny heart-shaped green foliage, very robust and easy (50 cm). Easy green version.
- Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
- Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with silvery-white veins, compact habit (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
- Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage evolving to green (35 cm). Spectacular colorful version.
- Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage with pronounced veins (40 cm). Elegant compact version.
Why choose the Alocasia Wentii? If you are looking for an Alocasia with elegant bicolor foliage featuring a spectacular purple-red underside that creates a striking contrast, the Wentii is the perfect choice. It is an elegant plant that brings color and character.
Exposure & placement
The Alocasia Wentii appreciates bright indirect light to maintain its shiny bronze-green foliage and reveal its spectacular purple-red underside. 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, bedroom, or room with a 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: place the Alocasia Wentii where leaf movement reveals its spectacular purple-red underside.
Watering & care
- 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: enjoys 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 leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shine and reveal the purple underside.
Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its bronze-green foliage and spectacular purple-red underside, the Alocasia Wentii adds a touch of sophistication and character to your urban jungle. It creates an elegant and dramatic two-tone focal point.
- To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Peperomia, or other plants with colorful foliage to create a vibrant and sophisticated urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the two-tone foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect as an accent plant in a living room, office, or bedroom to add a touch of color and sophistication.
The two-tone foliage with a purple-red underside creates a spectacular effect that brings sophistication and character to your plant decor.
Verdeia Tips
- Give it bright indirect light: to keep its shiny bronze-green foliage and reveal its purple underside.
- Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their shine and reveal the spectacular purple-red underside.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
- Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
- Enjoy its vigorous growth: the Alocasia Wentii grows quickly and produces spectacular bicolor new leaves.
A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Wentii captivates with its bronze green foliage and spectacular purple-red underside creating a striking contrast. An elegant plant ideal for bringing sophistication and character to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Alocasia wentii
- Common name: Alocasia Wentii, Elephant Ear
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø19 × H85 cm
- Adult size: up to 100–120 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: Bicolor / Elegant / Sophisticated
- Particularity: bronze green foliage with spectacular purple-red underside, pronounced veins creating striking contrast, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, vigorous growth, elegant upright habit
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the bronze and purple colors naturally varies.
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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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.