Alocasia Aurea Wentii

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Notes

named after Dutch botanist Frits WentTC arrived with injury and dried agar, de-flasked the same day. the injured leaf wilted, followed by the others. treating with anti-fungal did not help. a tiny piece of rhizome is saved. I hope it will come back some day.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Wentii Aurea Latte

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Bulb / Rhizome / Tuber
Growth Habit
Herbaceous, Epiphyte

Care & Requirements

Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Acquisition Source
Plant Folia
Date Acquired
Aug 21, 2026
Acquisition Price
$18.6
Natural Habitat Location
New Guinea, Asia

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
named after Dutch botanist Frits WentTC arrived with injury and dried agar, de-flasked the same day. the injured leaf wilted, followed by the others. treating with anti-fungal did not help. a tiny piece of rhizome is saved. I hope it will come back some day.
Wentii Aurea Latte

Alocasia

Aurea Wentii

Common NameWentii Aurea Latte

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Bulb / Rhizome / Tuber
Growth Habit
Herbaceous, Epiphyte

Care & Requirements

Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Date Acquired
Aug 21, 2026
Acquisition Price
$18.6
Acquisition SourcePlant Folia
Natural Habitat LocationNew Guinea, Asia

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

named after Dutch botanist Frits Went TC arrived with injury and dried agar, de-flasked the same day. the injured leaf wilted, followed by the others. treating with anti-fungal did not help. a tiny piece of rhizome is saved. I hope it will come back some day.

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