Which Alocasia variety to choose?

The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Lauterbachiana stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Alocasia Lauterbachiana (this plant): elegant shiny dark green wavy elongated leaves, upright and airy habit, graphic silhouette (80 cm). Elongated graphic version.
• Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple underside (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
• Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
• Alocasia Cucullata: shiny green heart-shaped foliage, robust (50 cm). Easy green version.
• Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with silvery white veins, compact habit (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
• Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage (40 cm). Elegant compact version.
• Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage evolving to green (35 cm). Spectacular colorful version.
• Alocasia Gageana California: very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins (80 cm). Textured XXL version.
• Alocasia Regal Shield: very large shield-shaped leaves with deep purple underside (90 cm). Majestic XXL version.
• Alocasia Macrorrhiza: huge shiny green leaves, very imposing habit (120 cm). Giant tropical version.

Why choose the Alocasia Lauterbachiana? If you are looking for an Alocasia with elegant wavy elongated leaves and an upright, airy habit creating a unique graphic silhouette, the Lauterbachiana is the perfect choice. It is an elegant plant that brings lightness and verticality.

Exposure & placement

The Alocasia Lauterbachiana appreciates bright indirect light to maintain its shiny dark green foliage and pronounced veins. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location for vigorous growth.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: living room, office, entrance, large spaces, or room with window without direct sun.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the Alocasia Lauterbachiana is an elegant plant that brings verticality and lightness thanks to its elongated wavy leaves.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow.

The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes yellowing leaves.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its elegant elongated wavy leaves and upright, airy habit, the Alocasia Lauterbachiana adds a touch of lightness and refinement to your urban jungle. It creates a graphic and sophisticated focal point.

• To pair with: Monstera, Strelitzia, Ficus, Philodendron, or other large tropical plants to create a lush and graphic urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the elegant foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as an accent plant in a living room, office, entrance, or large space to add verticality and lightness.

The elongated wavy leaves create an airy and graphic effect that brings lightness and refinement to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Give it bright indirect light: to keep its dark green foliage vibrant and its veins pronounced.
• Regularly wipe the leaves: to preserve their shiny glow and elegant silhouette.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
• Avoid drafts: the Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
• Enjoy its vigorous growth: the Alocasia Lauterbachiana grows quickly and produces new elegant leaves.

A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Lauterbachiana captivates with its elegant elongated wavy leaves and its upright and airy posture creating a unique graphic silhouette. An elegant plant ideal for bringing lightness and refinement to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Alocasia lauterbachiana
• Common name: Alocasia Lauterbachiana, Elephant Ear
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø19 × H80 cm
• Adult size: up to 100–120 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Graphic / Elegant / Airy
• Particularity: elegant elongated wavy leaves, shiny dark green with pronounced veins, upright and airy posture, unique graphic silhouette, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, vigorous growth

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The shape of the wavy leaves and the density of the foliage naturally vary.