Lauterbachiana Purple Sword Leaf Elephant Ear - Alocasia
USDA Zones 9-11
Medium Water Needs
Part Shade, filtered
The Lauterbachiana, or Silver Sword, has shiny deep green leaves with coppery undersides. Its slender, long, wavy spear-like leaves make the Lauterbachiana different from any other Elephant Ear. This variety makes a stunning focal point in a medium (2-3 gallon) container. If your plant doesn't look just like the picture, give it a little time to grow up. Elephant Ears' attributes become even more defined when they mature.
- Mature height: 2-3 feet
- Light: Filtered sunlight to shade
- Soil: Well-drained. Keep moist but not soggy.
- Zones: 9-11
THIS STARTER-SIZED PLANT SHIPS AT 3-8" Tall
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At first glance, it looked okay after opening the box, but now it only has 1 leaf left that isn't unfurled all the way and its turning yellow.
This little plant is so well rooted. Leaves are undamaged and fully green. I've been ordering from lesser quality shops until now. Thank you
Well packaged and plant is healthy . Will definitely order from them again!
Sad 😭 one leaf and so tiny I hope it survives
Love my plant; good condition
Love my plant; good condition
Alright this lil guy is awesome 🌱 can't wait to watch her grow thank u so much.. I bought 3 plants and all were packed well , plants look healthy and shipped quickly. Thank you again
Alright this lil guy is awesome 🌱 can't wait to watch her grow thank u so much.. I bought 3 plants and all were packed well , plants look healthy and shipped quickly. Thank you again
Item arrived in good shape!!
I will order future items from Wellspring!
I received the plant in great condition, it even had a leaf unwinding. No broken leaf’s or stems, No pests, or bugs. The stingray is doing great and I can’t thank you enough for offering one of my dream plants. I’ll also add that they packed the plant really nicely and the soil was still wet when I got it.
I received the plant in great condition, it even had a leaf unwinding. No broken leaf's or stems, No pests, or bugs. The stingray is doing great and I can't thank you enough for offering one of my dream plants. I'll also add that they packed the plant really nicely and the soil was still wet when I got it.
My plants arrived early and well packaged. I'll plant them next week! I absolutely will buy from this seller again!
Don't hesitate to purchase!
I unknowingly left my new plants in the mailbox for THREE days! 100% my fault.
I thought they'd be dead for sure but only one plant had a couple yellow leaves. They're doing great! I'm purchasing more from them today.
10/17/2022 I am updating my original review. As of right now, this plant has 4 new leaves and is looking gorgeous. For a while (2 months) the rhizome was all I had and now somehow this plant has taken off, and it even has 2 new shoots. I am happy, it took two months but I am happy (now). 7/29/2022I was shocked when I opened the package. It was a very very small plant, not secured in the box. the dirt was loose all over and the one leaf on the plant was yellow. I strongly believe it will not survive. I am so sorry...
I didn't want to write a review until I knew the plant would survive so after holding my breath for a long minute I can finally exhale and say I'm so happy that I bought this little guy. This isn't my first plant and definitely won't be my last from this seller and I'm always extremely happy with my purchase. Thank you once again.
The stingray elephant ear was in excellent shape when it got here. The pot with soil was still damp! The plant is perfect!!
The stingray elephant ear was in excellent shape when it got here. The pot with soil was still damp! The plant is perfect!!
My stingray is beautiful and seems pretty healthy (couple of brown spots on the leaves, but I don’t think they’re from pests or anything. I’ll come back and update once I wait and see). It was also delivered much earlier than expected. So far, 5/5 stars. Thanks!
Update: this thing is *flourishing*. Added a before and after picture. Couldn’t be happier with my purchase - thanks!
My stingray is beautiful and seems pretty healthy (couple of brown spots on the leaves, but I don't think they're from pests or anything. I'll come back and update once I wait and see). It was also delivered much earlier than expected. So far, 5/5 stars. Thanks!
Update: this thing is *flourishing*. Added a before and after picture. Couldn't be happier with my purchase - thanks!
My sister in law received her plants today.... Alocasia Stingray (Elephant ear) and the Birds of Paradise.....The Stingray Elephant ear arrived with a yellow leaf....Other than that her plants are very nice.....It was very well packaged and secured.....Thank you so much 😊.....
My sister in law received her plants today.... Alocasia Stingray (Elephant ear) and the Birds of Paradise.....The Stingray Elephant ear arrived with a yellow leaf....Other than that her plants are very nice.....It was very well packaged and secured.....Thank you so much 😊.....
This plant arrived in amazing packaging and before the said date. The item looks identical to the picture. This was a wish list plant and y’all nailed it. Thank you!
This plant arrived in amazing packaging and before the said date. The item looks identical to the picture. This was a wish list plant and y'all nailed it. Thank you!
