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Alocasia lauterbachia

£12.99

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Introducing the stunning Alocasia lauterbachiana, a captivating houseplant hailing all the way from the enchanting landscapes of Southeast Asia. Experience the beauty of our exquisite plant with its captivating dark green, edgy leaves.

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Size

Plant is 20cm to 40cm tall, grown in a 13cm recyclable plastic pot.
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Position

Bright but indirect light is best.
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Humidity

Mist occasionally.
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Watering

Keep continuously moist and do not allow to stand in water.
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Temperature

15-25 degrees centigrade is ideal.
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Toxicity

Humans/pets. Not suitable for human or pet consumption.
Description

Alocasia is commonly known as either African mask or elephant ear. They are native to Southeast Asia, and prefer to grow in subtropical areas.

Interestingly, alocasia plants are bulb-growing plants, therefore even if they lose all their leaves, the energy they have stored in their bulbs will, if given the correct circumstances, allow them to produce new leaves.

In the wild they are found growing on forest floors, and can have leaves as long as 30cm in length.ย  Because of this they make great architectural plants, and can help add an abstract design to any indoor space.

Alocasia are not for the beginner plant parents. They really are attention seekers and require all growing conditions to be perfect. But even though they are not the easiest to look after, they are still worth purchasing if you can provide what they need.

The ideal temperature for your Alocasiaย is between 15 and 25 ยฐC. For greater success with this plant try placing it on a pebble tray with water in the bottom. This will help create a humid micro climate around the plant, supporting healthy growth. Try not to let the compost become too wet for long periods of time. Alocasias prefer to be grown on the dry side. Allow the top 5 centimetres of compost to dry out before re-watering.

Also to help assist healthy growth keep the plant out of direct sources of sunlight in the middle of the day, and away from dry sources of air like radiators and heaters etc.

Guidance: Humans/pets Toxic if eaten; skin and eye irritant.

Botanical Name
Alocasia lauterbachia
Common Name(s)
Elephant Ears