{"product_id":"alocasia-wentii-o19cm-↕85cm","title":"Alocasia wentii (Elephant Ear) - Ø19cm - ↕85cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"first-token\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eAlocasia wentii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e often known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eHardy Elephant Ear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e or even the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eGiant Taro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e due to its potential size,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a truly magnificent indoor plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Your specimen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e standing at an impressive 85cm tall in its 19cm pot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is already a significant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e mature feature that brings the tranquility and beauty of the rainforest into your home.\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 captivating plant is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e perennial,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ensuring its lush appearance remains constant throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003efoliage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eAlocasia wentii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is its main attraction,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e featuring large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eglossy, heart-shaped leaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e that are typically a deep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e vibrant green on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A striking feature is the underside,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which often showcases a beautiful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e contrasting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003ebronze or reddish-purple hue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This difference in colour,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e along with the leaves' size and resemblance to an elephant's ear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e makes it visually stunning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The plant has a robust,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e towering structure and is known for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eair-purifying properties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\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 85cm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eAlocasia wentii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is quite tall,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e adding immediate sophistication and height to your space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While your plant is already substantial,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this variety is known for its vigorous growth and can easily reach heights of 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e2 to 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 metres (4 to 5 feet) or more indoors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e making it a dramatic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e large statement piece.\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 cherished for its majestic leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Consequently,\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 and generally uninteresting event when the plant is kept indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If it does bloom,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it will produce 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=\"\"\u003eHailing from the lush,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e warm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and humid rainforests of Southeast Asia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 'Wentii' thrives when its conditions are carefully met.\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\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It does well in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHalfschaduw\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (partial shade) but prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewell-lit areas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eindirect sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Too much direct sun can damage its delicate leaves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while sufficient light is needed to maintain its lush,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vibrant colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The plant requires consistent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a general rule is once per week—to keep the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esoil slightly moist but not saturated or waterlogged\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It thrives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that retains some moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It prefers a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm, humid environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While described as easy to care for,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring adequate humidity is key to preventing the large leaves from developing dry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brown edges.\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 commonly known as Giant Taro,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is strictly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eornamental and not edible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it 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 Please keep this tropical beauty out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default 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