Plant Information

Common Name: African Mask Plant

Scientific Name: Alocasia Amazonica

Thrives in loose, porous, well-drained soils. Native to Asia, is also called an Elephant Ear Plant because of their very large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves with wavy edges.

Plant Information Plant Information

  • Plant Type Plant Type: Tropical
  • Scientific Name Scientific Name: Alocasia Amazonica
  • Benefits Benefits: Purifying the air and increasing humidity in the dry chill of winter.
  • Lighting Conditions Lighting Conditions: Bright light, but no direct sunlight and shaded for a good part of the day.
  • Water Regimen Water Regimen: Water a little but often - keeping the soil moist at all times.
  • Fertilize Regimen Fertilize Regimen: Feed with a diluted balanced fertilizer from spring every 2 weeks and stop at the end of August.
  • Spread Dimensions Spread Dimensions: Can grow up to 4 feet tall, with leaves 20 inches long or more.
  • Temperature Requirements Temperature Requirements: 18-24ºC +
  • Humidity Requirements Humidity Requirements: Slight High