Calathea Makoyana
Calathea makoyana
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£13.50
Elephant Ear Plant
Alocasia cucullata
£17.50
With its distinctive leaves said to resemble either praying hands, hearts, or elephant ears, the Alocasia cucullata is sure to make a statement.
The tall stems of this plant make it ideal for places where you want to add a little extra height to your planting display.
Water your elephant ear plant little and often, never letting the soil dry out completely. As this plant is native to Thailand and Laos it will be happiest in warm temperatures and bright to medium light, but keep it away from direct sunlight as this can scorch the leaves.
Fits Pot Diameter
Size
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Facts
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Origin
Southeast AsiaLight
Bright indirect lightWatering
Once a weekIdeal temperature
18-22°CDid you know?
This plant was hugely popular in the 1950s
Plant Bio
This plant goes by many names, including ‘elephant ear’ and ‘Buddha’s hand’. In several cultures it is believed to attract good luck, and as such can often be found in Buddhist temples in the plant’s native Laos and Thailand.
There are around 80 species of this tropical plant, some of which were originally edible. However, this was many thousands of years ago and has since been bred out, so we don’t recommend pairing this plant with your dinner!
