Elephant's ear Alocasia lauterbachianaExtremely skinny elephant ear plants! The common name of the plant (elephant ear) doesn't really fit with the thin leaves of this Alocasia. That takes nothing away from this houseplant's beauty. The leaves are elongated and velvety green. This jungle plant needs high humidity. Always keep the soil moist, without letting the plant stand in water. Spray the leaves at least once per week. This prevents the leaf edges from drying out. The Alocasia prefers