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.

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