Alocasia wentii, often called the hardy elephant ear or New Guinea shield, is a striking tropical plant with distinctive arrow-shaped leaves. This alocasia hybrid thrives in warm, humid environments ...

Photosynthetic acclimation to 5 light environments ranging from 2 to 60% full sun was determined in Alocasia macrorrhiza, a shade tolerant species from tropical forest understories, and Colocasia ...

Wow! That was my reaction when I first saw this stunning container-grown plant in a friend’s home. My next thought was “What is that plant?” Unfortunately, it was a new addition to her plant ...

Elephant's-ear is the common name used for several species of plants in the genus Alocasia, often referring to plants with large heart-shaped leaves. There are more than 70 species, all classified as ...

Alocasia wentii, commonly known as hardy elephant ear or New Guinea shield, is an alocasia hybrid of unknown origin. This arrow-leaved tropical beauty needs warmth, high humidity, and bright but ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. • There are almost 70 species of the genus alocasia. They're tropical herbaceous plants that grow from either tubers or rhizomes. The species ...