Alocasia cucullata - Elephant Ear print Despite its dramatic appearance

Despite its dramatic appearance

and make sure excess water drains away so it isn't sat soggy

- Prolong flowering by deadheading waning flowers

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Paphiopedilums are terrestrial rather than epiphytic

Alocasia cucullata - Elephant Ear print Despite its dramatic appearanceThe Alocasia cucullta's glossy green leaves cup round, giving it its scientific name, meaning 'hooded', but the prominent veins on the leaves also earnt it the nickname 'Buddha's hand', as the finger like veins reach across the length of the leaf. Believed to bring good luck, you'll also find this plant in Buddhist temples in its native Thailand and Laos. Each leaf perches on the end of a long, green stem and this lush foliage will bring tropical