Description
Botanical name – Alocasia lauterbachiana
Common name – Elephant’s Ear, Purple Sword
Description – This tropical plant has green wavy arrow-shaped leaves with purple undersides on black stems.
Location – Can be used outdoors in part shade with a few hours of early morning sun or a very brightly light indoor position..
Care – Use a premium well drained potting mix and allow the soil remain moist but not soggy and completely dry out in winter while its dormant.
Mature height – .8m H x .8m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
100mm – 10cm
175mm – 30cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
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Great Indoors |
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Moderate Watering |
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Ideal for Pots |
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Air Purifying |
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80 cm Wide |
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80 cm High |