Wallich's Elephant Ear

Alocasia wallichii

Wallich's Elephant Ear

4.0 Collector Rating

Quick Facts

growth HabitUpright, clumping, tuberous
mature Size30-50cm tall
lightBright indirect light
humidity65% or higher
temperature18-27°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedSlow to Moderate
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Wild Species££ · UncommonLowNative to the tropical forest understories of Northeast India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Morphology

leaf ShapeSagittate, 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

Collector Popularity Review

Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Alocasia wallichii (Wallich's Elephant Ear) is ranked as Rare rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.

Score: 4.0 / 5.0Based on collector index metrics

Market Analysis

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