Alocasia Wentii, also known as a New Guniea Shield Plant, sports beautiful rich and glossy green leaves with a metallic burgundy underside that provides interesting contrast to this elegant plant. These plants are native to humid tropical rainforests, understory vegetation sites, and along streams or marshy places. Naturally, it needs temps between 60-80°F, high humidity, and well-draining soil to replicate its native environment. It will perform best with moderate to bright light near a window but not in direct sunlight. Alocasia is a heavy absorber of nutrients and needs low and slow fertilizers with nearly every watering to thrive.
12-36 inches tall and 12-36 inches wide at maturity
Prefers high humidity with temperatures between 60-85 F
Requires medium light, near windows, but no direct sun
Maintains elegant, glossy green leaves with a metallic deep red underside on tall graceful stems
Great for humid spaces, bright spaces, kitchens, bathrooms, sunporches
7 inch Potted Houseplants are 12-28 inches tall at shipment, varies by season and plant
Keep away from pets and children, toxic if ingested or consumed