Alocasia wentii

Growing Information

• Temp: below 45°F plant may go dormant
• Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80% shade
• Soil: aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss
• Mature Height: 3-4'
• Pot Size: 8-14"
• Hardiness: Zone 7
• Major Pests: Mites(Control: Avid, Pentac, and Kelthane)
• Diseases: Alternaria, Botrytis Blight, Anthractnose, Phytophthora/Pythium Rot, Rhizoctonia Root and Stem Rot, and Xanthomonas Blight
• Origin: NA

The size and rate of growth of this plant is quite remarkable and phenomenal for an Alocasia. Leaves have been reported at lengths up to 40-45” inches and can easily surpass this in cultivation. Except for their size there are no apparent differences between Alocasia wenzelii and Alocasia zebrina.