{"product_id":"elephant-ear-longifolia","title":"Elephant Ear - Longifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia longiloba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon's Tooth Alocasia, Longiloba Alocasia, Elephant Ear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Elongated Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully Statuesque Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJungle Vibes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Level: Intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 136, 11);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia Longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully statuesque tropical plant with dramatic arrow-shaped leaves marked by striking silvery-white veins against deep green foliage. The undersides often reveal rich purple tones, adding another layer of interest and making this Alocasia a definite crowd-pleaser.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren’t the easiest houseplants to manage, but they thrive happily indoors when provided with the correct care and attention. So if you are up for the challenge of some more exotic tropical houseplants, then the \u003cem\u003eAlocasia Longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e is a fantastic place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 142, 11);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey appreciate warm, brightly lit locations, but be sure not to expose this tropical beauty to direct sunlight, as this can scorch the foliage. This enchanter is also very fond of high humidity, so if you have a warm, bright bathroom, this will be a great location for your Elephants Ear - Longifolia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It can tolerate average household humidity, but higher levels will encourage lush growth and keep the foliage looking its best. Watering is also crucial to keeping this houseplant thriving.\u003cem\u003e Alocasias\u003c\/em\u003e generally prefer consistently moist soil with a brief drying-out period between watering, yet prolonged dryness can be fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother important note is that these are deciduous plants, meaning that during dormancy it is common for them to shed their leaves. If this does happen, place your plant in a warm, bright spot and water sparingly until new shoots appear, then resume regular watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair your Alocasia Longiloba with an unembellished planter to allow its dramatic foliage and intricate veining to take centre stage. Place larger specimens at floor level or on a stand for extra height, while smaller plants make elegant tabletop feature pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia Longiloba is toxic to pets and humans.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow these instructions to keep your \u003cem\u003eAlocasia Longiloba \u003c\/em\u003ehappy and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry slightly between watering. Prevent prolonged dryness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high humidity is ideal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a well-balanced organic fertiliser once a month.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantify - Urban Plantery","offers":[{"title":"14cm Nursery Pot","offer_id":42258096685111,"sku":"P5469S","price":225.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"in 16cm Vintage Green Pogo Planter","offer_id":42272195182647,"sku":"P5497S","price":590.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1595\/2239\/files\/ElephantsEar-LongifoliainVintageGreenPogo.png?v=1781514593","url":"https:\/\/plantify.co.za\/products\/elephant-ear-longifolia","provider":"Plantify - Urban Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}