Alocasia wentii Aucuba This very rare Korean species

This very rare Korean species was named in 1989 by M

informally mounded hedge-like specimen

Since it has a woody trunk

In late spring through early summer

Alocasia wentii Aucuba This very rare Korean speciesAlthough 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