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.