ALOCASIA WENTII

Exotic foliage plant with large, glossy green leaves with metallic purple undersides. Popular houseplant ideal in a brightly coloured pot for colour balance. Suited to underplanting in tropical gardens. Plant in a shaded humid location with plenty of filtered light or indirect sunlight, above 10C. Alocasia plants thrive in free draining soil, check that pots have good drainage. A mix of good quality compost and horticultural sand or perlite is ideal.
Water regularly during the first 12 weeks or until the plant is established. Apply liquid fertiliser at half rate every 4 weeks for best results. Remove the old leaves for a quick tidy up. Regular light watering and a light spritz to improve humidity will keep them looking lush. Foliage may die back during the cooler months when plants become dormant. Avoid feeding and heavy watering again until plants develop new leaves. Repot during spring only if plants become rootbound, this is the ideal time to remove and repot any young shoots which have sprouted. Protect from cold.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 1m H x 1m W.