Purple Prince Elephant Ear

The arrow-shaped foliage, the regal white accents, the glossy dark green tops, the vivid purple undersides… The Alocasia Longiloba, also known as the Purple Prince or the Purple Prince Elephant Ear, is the perfect potted pal to take home!

The Alocasia Longiloba ‘Purple Prince’ features large arrow-shaped leaves up to 60 cm long. You can notice their glossy greenness accented by white veins. They also have deep purply undersides, the color of royalty. A rare plant, the Purple Prince can add a touch of elegance to tropical and minimalist spaces. It’s a beautiful plant that allows for versatility when you have decorating in mind. Any plant enthusiast will adore the addition of this plant to their indoor spaces.

When grown indoors, the Purple Prince reaches 60–90 cm in height and spread. If the leaves are larger and are starting to weigh it down, a stake can provide much-needed support. Its moderate growth rate produces new leaves every 4 to 6 weeks during spring and summer. A 15 cm pot suits young plants, but a bigger pot may be ideal for root expansion, say a pot size of 20 cm. Keeping your Purple Prince in kingly floor vases, side tables, or low plant stands might be a good idea to showcase its elegance.

The Purple Prince thrives in bright, indirect light. God forbid a royal get a little sun, eh? We’re just kidding. But keep in mind that it tolerates brief morning or late-afternoon sun, which intensifies the purple leaf undersides. In lower light, you might notice that the leaves lose its white accents and the plant grows slower than usual. Do avoid direct midday rays to prevent leaf scorch and rotate monthly to ensure even development and maintain its striking color contrast.

The Purple Prince Elephant Ear requires moderate care. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil dries, which would probably be weekly. Any excess water must be drained to avoid root rot. This plant likes a well-draining mix of peat, perlite, and orchid bark in a pot with drainage holes. You can feed the Alocasia Longiloba monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Now, let’s talk humidity. This plant prefers 50–60% ambient humidity to keep foliage healthy and vibrant. Do take note that the Purple Prince contains calcium oxalate crystals, which is toxic if ingested by pets or children.

The Alocasia Longiloba’s lush, sculptural form fosters mental calm, helping reduce stress and boost focus. Interacting with its vibrant foliage delivers proven mood-lifting effects and enhances creativity. Seasoned plant parents would love the challenge the Purple Prince gives them and feel a sense of accomplishment when their plants thrive. Its presence in bedrooms can promote a tranquil atmosphere, aiding relaxation before sleep. Place this exotic beauty wherever you need an uplifting ambience. Green is serene, after all.

• It’s the Accents: Bold arrow-shaped foliage with white veins and purple undersides.
• Hungry for Hobbies: Devoted hobbyists and experienced plant parents will love it.
• Humidity: This plant helps stabilize humidity.
• A Rare Royal: Grab one when you can.
• Sow Your Oats: Produces offsets for easy propagation and sharing.

This exotic, moderate-care elephant ear elevates any space with tropical flair while contributing to a balanced, serene atmosphere. Pick up this plant while you can or else you might royally regret it!

• Size at dispatch: 20 cm in height, and comes in a 10.5 cm pot
• Care level: Moderate
• Pet safety: Toxic when ingested