Full Specimen Plate
Alocasia wallichii
Wallich's Elephant Ear
Quick Facts
growth HabitUpright, clumping, tuberous
mature Size30-50cm tall
lightBright indirect light
humidity65% or higher
temperature18-27°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedSlow to Moderate
Wild Species££ · UncommonLowNative to the tropical forest understories of Northeast India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Morphology
leaf ShapeSagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards., narrow
leaf Length20-30cm
leaf Width10-18cm
petiole ColorSlender light-to-medium green
venationBold raised silver-white veins
textureMatte, velvety, thick paper-like
variegationPurple-maroon leaf undersides
growth HabitUpright clumping
About
Alocasia wallichii is a rare jewel Alocasia species native to the humid forests of Northeast India and neighboring regions. It is highly valued for its striking, deep-colored foliage. The sagittate leaves feature a matte, velvety dark olive-green to blackish upper surface with extremely prominent, raised silver-white primary veins. The undersides of the leaves are a rich, glossy deep purple-maroon, supported by slender green petioles.
Native Range
Myanmar
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