Alocasia wentii tropical Pinanga sp

Pinanga sp

in the early 1900's the military was testing the potential use of the fibers harvested from this Sansevieria to produce bulletproof vests

This gorgeous striped Calathea is bright and cheerful

That is why they are commonly known as "Century Plant"

Alocasia wentii tropical Pinanga spAlocasias come in a wide range of shapes & sizes from small statured Jewel Alocasias to leafy giants, but care is relatively the same for all plants in this genus! ~Do Not let Alocasia sit in excess water. Alocasia are prone to rot if left with wet feet. Once watered, make sure to drain any extra water. ~Do Not place in full sun. Though some larger varieties can be acclimated to full sun, our Alocasia have been grown under shaded, greenhouse