{"product_id":"alocasia-wentii-o19cm-↕65cm-basket-selin","title":"Alocasia wentii in Selin Basket - Ø19cm - ↕65cm","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eAlocasia wentii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e beautifully presented in its Selin Basket (Ø19cm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ↕65cm),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is indeed both stylish and impressive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e easily earning its popular nickname,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eElephant Ear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Standing at a respectable 65cm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this plant brings a lush,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e tropical maturity to any indoor setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003e🌿 \u003cb\u003eFoliage, Form, and Air Quality\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis plant is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e perennial,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e providing consistent beauty throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The most notable feature is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003efoliage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the leaves are large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e thick,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and heart-shaped,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e giving rise to the \"Elephant Ear\" moniker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are typically a dark,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e lush green,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e offering a special,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e deep colour and a robust texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A key characteristic of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eWentii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003ebronze or deep reddish-purple colour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e often found on the underside of its large leaves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which adds visual depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The plant has an upright,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e lush structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Furthermore,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eAlocasia Wentii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a beneficial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eair-purifying houseplant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e helping to keep the air clean and providing oxygen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which certainly contributes to that happy feeling!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e have any \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003espines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003e📏 \u003cb\u003eSize and Growth\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAt 65cm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e your plant is well-sized and mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eAlocasia wentii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is known for its vigour and can easily grow taller indoors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e potentially reaching heights of 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e2 to 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 metres (4 to 5 feet),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e making it a truly dramatic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e large specimen over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003e🌸 \u003cb\u003eFlowering and Fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eAlocasia wentii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is valued entirely for its large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e dark leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e For this reason,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eflowering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003einfrequent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e event when the plant is kept indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If a bloom does appear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it will take the form of the subtle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e typical aroid structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e a pale green or cream-coloured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003espathe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (the hood) surrounding a central \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003espadix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (the spike).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e These blooms are inconspicuous and are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003enot notably fragrant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003e💧 \u003cb\u003eCare and Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCaring for this Elephant Ear involves giving it the consistent warmth and moisture of its native tropical habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlocasia Wentii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elight place\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ideally where it receives \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright, indirect sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You must \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etry to avoid direct sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the large leaves can easily scorch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrafts:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This houseplant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edoes not like drafts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so ensure it is placed away from exterior doors or air vents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRotation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It will grow towards the light source,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eregularly turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the Elephant Ear slightly to ensure the houseplant does not grow crooked,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maintaining its beautiful shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The plant likes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eregular sip of water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and thrives in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emoist soil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A general guide is a glass of water every week,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but always check the soil's moisture level first; it should be consistently moist,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but never soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To support its impressive leaf production,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give the Elephant Ear some fertilizer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etwice a month\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the active growing season (spring and summer).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewinter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when growth naturally slows,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reduce this to fertilizing only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eonce a month\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlocasia Wentii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e like all other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plants,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etoxic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if ingested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause painful irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For safety,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this beautiful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e decorative plant must be kept out of reach of pets and small 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