The Alocasia macrorrhiza ‘variegata‘ is distinguished by its massive heart-shaped leaves, featuring unique patterns of dark green and irregular white patches that never repeat. It can reach between 1.8 and 2.5 m in height under ideal conditions and in fertile soil. The lush foliage decorates spaces with a tropical and exotic feel. Indoors, it is a true statement piece. Its massive leaves and white patches make it distinct, exotic, and highly sophisticated.
Scientific name: Alocasia macrorrhiza f. ‘variegata’
Common names: Variegated Elephant Ear
Family: Araceae
Origin: Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Philippines)
Climate: Tropical to subtropical
Category: Indoor plant
Approximate height: 1.30–1.50 m
Pot diameter: 24cm
CUIDADOS
Light: Prefers bright indirect light or partial shade. Intense direct light can burn the leaves, especially the white variegated areas.
Temperature: Ideal between 18 °C and 29 °C. Temperatures below 15 °C can cause damage; in cold climates, it is recommended to keep it as an indoor plant.
Watering: Keep the substrate consistently slightly moist. In winter, reduce slightly but don’t let the soil dry out completely, especially in the bottom third.
Humidity: Prefers high levels (60–80%). Benefits from regular misting or a humidifier, especially in drier environments.
Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer, approximately every 2 to 4 weeks, to support growth and enhance variegation.
Pruning: Removing yellow or scorched leaves helps keep the plant looking good and healthy. It’s also helpful to wipe dust off the leaves to support photosynthesis.
Life cycle: Perennial, but may go dormant in cold climates, with foliage dieback.
Soil: Light, fertile, well-draining substrate. Ideally, a mix of potting soil with perlite or coconut coir to ensure good drainage.
Not Pet Friendly: All parts of the plant are toxic. Contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, vomiting, excessive drooling, and even breathing difficulties if ingested by humans or animals.
Fun Fact: The variegated foliage follows no set pattern, making every leaf visually unique. It is a standout piece in tropical gardens and ornamental plant collections.
WARNING! Representative photo – the photo shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog and is for reference only. A planta fornecida será similar à da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poderá variar na forma, aparência ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso plástico que se vê na fotografia.
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Yes, as long as the products are within the dimensions and weight stipulated by CTT, with the exception of fresh flowers, which are only available for delivery in the Lisbon region.
Yes, in the Lisbon region, provided the order and payment are completed by 2 PM/3 PM (depending on the address's postal code).
Outside the Greater Lisbon area, deliveries are made the next day, provided there are no setbacks, it is not a peak season, and orders are placed and paid for by 2 PM the day before the delivery date.
Yes, Saturday and Sunday deliveries are available in Greater Lisbon, provided they are received and paid for by 2 PM/3 PM (depending on the address's postal code).
Deliveries in Mainland Portugal are available on Saturday mornings, provided they are received and paid for by 2 PM the day before delivery (some postal codes may not be covered, in which case the system will not accept Saturday delivery).
Our nationwide deliveries are handled by CTT; some postal codes outside the Lisbon region are not covered for Saturday deliveries. Work performed by our florists is only available in the Greater Lisbon area.
No, we do not offer this service at the moment.
No, we do not offer this service at the moment.
No, the delivery time counts from the moment we receive confirmation of the order payment.
No, some products, due to their size, weight, or fragility, are only available for pickup at one of our Garden Centers: Lisboa-Campo Grande, Sintra-Quinta da Eira near the Linhó roundabout, and Fernão Ferro- E.N. 378, Km7 (Av. 23 de Julho de 1933).
No, deliveries are available nationwide (deliveries to the islands are not currently planned), with the exception of fresh flowers, which are delivered in the Greater Lisbon area.
To ensure you receive our florists' work in the best condition (bouquets, fresh flower arrangements, as well as wreaths, palms, and other funeral arrangements), these products are only available for delivery in the Greater Lisbon area.
Shipping is free for purchases over 50 Euros. Other purchases have a delivery cost of 6.5 euros
Yes, for purchases over 50 Euros.
What shipping options are available?
Yes, you can choose to pick up your products at one of our 3 Garden Centers (Campo Grande, Quinta da Eira-Sintra, and Fernão Ferro).
After the order is shipped, the system sends an email to the address provided by the customer with the tracking number from CTT, our distribution partner, so you can track the order.
To ensure you receive the products in the best condition, only one delivery attempt is planned. We suggest you choose a day and time when someone will be home to receive the order, provide a contact phone number, and include any useful instructions in the notes.
How can I contact you for information? You can track your product using the number provided in the email you receive after ordering and paying, or call T. 217 826 660 (online store support) so we can check with our distribution partner, CTT, regarding your order.
Send us an email describing the error or damaged product, preferably with a photo and a direct contact number, so we can analyze the claim and find a solution.
For legal reasons, when plants leave our Garden Centers, their phytosanitary passport loses its validity, so they cannot be placed back into the commercial circuit. Therefore, we cannot exchange or accept returns for plants or flowers.
Decorative items can be returned and the purchase amount refunded, as provided by law:
After receiving the product, you have 14 days to communicate your intent to return it (Article 10 of Decree-Law No. 24/2014); after communication, you have another 14 days to send the product.
Under Article 12 of Decree-Law No. 24/2014, you will be refunded the amount paid for the product and the initial delivery costs, when applicable. The refund will be made within 14 days after the return. The product must be in good condition and show no signs of use.
This right of withdrawal does not apply to personalized or custom-made products (Article 15 of Decree-Law No. 24/2014).
Each floral arrangement is crafted by a professional florist using available stock, similar to those shown in the photo, so the arrangement may differ slightly from the photograph.
The photos on our site are illustrative; each plant is unique and may differ slightly from the one shown in the photograph.
This option is not available.
