Alocasia wentii Philippines whip-like tail extending upward to

whip-like tail extending upward to nearly 18"

The plant was discovered in the 1970s by the late Thomas "Henry" Suydam (Jimmy Dorsey/Benny Goodman band member)

Despite its 165+ age

if possible

in that it has tiny green flecks inside the white

Alocasia wentii Philippines whip-like tail extending upward toAlthough this hardy and easy to grow elephant ear was first described in 1916, the true Alocasia wentii has only recently become known in horticultural circles. From the remote mountains of New Guinea, Alocasia wentii is one of the few alocasias we have found to be winter hardy in our Zone 7b climate. The glossy bronze green leaves reach 1' in length as they adorn this tightly clumping elephant ear. As the breeze blows, you will enjoy the contrasting