Alocasia wentii (New Guinea Shield) Flowering_Yes but insignificant/infrequent low-maintenance flowering shrub

low-maintenance flowering shrub

Soil: Ensure well-drained

This plant is cold tolerant up to -12°C

Avoid gardening close to the roots

produces tasty green fruit in the shape of an egg in the spring after producing white flowers with red stamens

Alocasia wentii (New Guinea Shield) Flowering_Yes but insignificant/infrequent low-maintenance flowering shrubThe Alocasia wentii commonly known as New Guinea shield or hardy elephant ears is a beautiful plant with lush dark green foliage and metallic purple bronze undersides. The wentii is suited for Indoor and outdoor areas with bright indirect sunlight. Generally, Alocasias aren't the easiest plants to care for; however, the Alocasia wentii is one of the easier Alocasias, so if you are a beginner wanting an Alocasia, try the wentii. The soil should not be