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philodendron wentii Alocasia 'Wentii'Alocasia 'Wentii' Alocasia 'Wentii' is the broad purple backed plant long grown in cultivation under the Wentii name. It has large green shield shaped leaves, thick petioles and purple to bronze purple colour on the undersides. The cultivated Wentii plant has broad shield shaped leaves, purple to bronze undersides and a vigorous elephant ear habit. It is also known in cultivation as Alocasia 'Uhinkii'. Broad leaves with purple undersides Leaves: Large

Alocasia 'Wentii'

Alocasia 'Wentii' is the broad purple-backed plant long grown in cultivation under the Wentii name. It has large green shield-shaped leaves, thick petioles and purple to bronze-purple colour on the undersides.

The cultivated Wentii plant has broad shield-shaped leaves, purple to bronze undersides and a vigorous elephant-ear habit. It is also known in cultivation as Alocasia 'Uhinkii'.

Broad leaves with purple undersides

• Leaves: Large shield-shaped blades with a smooth green upper surface.
• Undersides: Purple to bronze-purple colour shows clearly from the side.
• Growth: Vigorous rhizomatous Alocasia with thick petioles and a broad spread.
• Placement: Best in a bright position with room for the leaves to open fully.

Warmth and water for Wentii

Alocasia 'Wentii' develops broad, water-demanding leaves when conditions are warm and bright. A consistently warm root zone and breathable substrate let the pot drain well after each full watering.

• Light: Filtered daylight keeps petioles firm and leaf colour rich. Gentle morning sun can be tolerated after acclimation.
• Watering: Water deeply once the upper part of the mix begins to dry. Adjust frequency to leaf size, pot warmth and season.
• Substrate: Use a coarse aroid mix with bark, coco chips, pumice or perlite and a moisture-retentive component.
• Pot choice: Choose a stable pot that balances the broad leaf mass while still fitting the root ball.
• Temperature: Keep above 18 °C and protect the pot from cold floors or cold window glass.
• Humidity: A stable humidity level helps leaves expand cleanly.
• Feeding: Feed as the plant produces new leaves with a balanced fertiliser at moderate strength.
• Repotting: Repot during warm active growth when roots fill the pot or the mix has compacted.

Broad blades as early alerts

• Drooping leaves: Check pot weight, root temperature and lower substrate moisture before watering again.
• Yellow lower foliage: One older leaf may decline during new growth; several yellowing leaves point to root stress or low light.
• Brown edges: Review humidity, watering depth and fertiliser concentration.
• Pests: Inspect the purple undersides regularly because mite and thrips damage can be easy to miss.

Keeping Wentii away from nibbling pets

Alocasia 'Wentii' is toxic if chewed. Keep it away from pets and children, and avoid sap contact with sensitive skin.

Wentii and cultivated Uhinkii

The name Alocasia separates the genus from Colocasia in aroid naming. Alocasia 'Wentii' develops broad shield leaves, thick petioles and purple undersides as it sizes up.