Alocasia Wentii Aurea 10.5cm

🌿 Alocasia wentii ‘Aurea’ Care Guide

The Alocasia Wentii Aurea is an eye-catching form of the classic Wentii, featuring golden-yellow variegation splashed across deep emerald leaves. With its dramatic colour contrast and strong upright posture, this Aurea variety brings instant sunshine energy to any plant collection.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Strong light keeps variegation bold and defined

• Avoid harsh direct sun — yellow areas burn quickly

• Medium light tolerated but may reduce variegation

💧 Water

• Keep soil lightly moist, not soggy

• Allow the top 2–3 cm to dry between waterings

• Needs an airy aroid mix (bark + perlite + pumice + coco coir)

• Drooping = thirsty

• Yellowing or mushy stems = too much water

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers 60–80% humidity

• Higher humidity encourages larger, more vibrant leaves

• Dry air can cause crisping on variegated edges

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 20–28°C

• Keep away from cold drafts and AC vents

• Never below 16°C

🍽️ Feeding

• Fertilize every 4–6 weeks during spring & summer

• Use a diluted balanced or aroid fertilizer

• Pause feeding in winter

🌱 Growth Tips

• Upright, lantern-like leaf shape that stands tall

• Rotate weekly for even variegation

• Gently wipe leaves to showcase the golden hues

• May enter light dormancy in cooler months

• Not pet-safe

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Wentii Aurea is golden, dramatic, and tropical — a sunshine-soaked Alocasia that lights up any room with its bold yellow splashes and strong structure. An essential piece for variegated Alocasia lovers. 💛🌿✨