Alocasia cucullata

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A beautiful plant with glossy, heart-shaped leave, held proudly on upright stems. It deserves a beautiful spot in your home. Commonly known as Elephant Ears or Taro, Alocasia are n ative to the tropical rainforests of Asia and Eastern Australia. The root system of Alocasia consist of tuberous rhizomes which store a huge amount excess water and nutrients. For this reason, Alocasia are more prone to overwatering in the UK and the compost should be carefully checked between waterings. They should also be kept at temperatures above 16C. If kept in the correct conditions these plants are even capable of producing fruit! Nursery Pot Size: 12cmHeight: 40cmFits Decorative Pot Size: 14cm Show more