Variegated Elephant Ear - Alocasia gagaena- 10L / 25cm / Large Online Out of Stock

Variegated Elephant Ear - Alocasia gagaena- 10L / 25cm / Large Online Out of StockVariegated Alocasia gagaena has impressive gold splashes across its leaves. These tropical must haves grow into a clump with multiple stems 1. 5m x 1. 5m in the fullness of time and 40 50cm leaves, roughly the size of a large dinner platter. Alocasia gagaena can be identified by its connected leaf blade at the base of the leaf. Position yours outdoors in summer and keep moist and well fed for the best results. These warmth lovers slow right down over

New growth on this houseplant emerges bold gold and rests as lime green on older growth

these plants are incredibly rewarding but you've got to be snip-happy and give it a routine trim each month over summer

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Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch

gradually resting as white variegation

A broad-spectrum insecticide derived from the neem tree

typically found only in specialized plant stores and collector nurseries

Leaves can stick to itself if humidity is low so provide enough moisture in the soil and air to avoid this or stick it out and wait for spring to start your tip propagation again

as this can cause the leaves to droop

Suitable as a patio or garden specimen

When your houseplants continue to suffer no matter how much TLC you show them

The foliage grows in a gentle spiral and is a great subtle difference on a timeless classic