20-02-2024
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The Alocasia was very nice and arrived healthy. My wife loved it.
Discover the Alocasia Amazonica 'African Mask Plant' renowned for its distinctive, shield-shaped foliage. The dark green leaves are adorned with bold white and dark green veins, occasionally exhibiting a purple-green hue in specific lighting conditions. Texture variations range from slick and glossy to thick and waxy, adding to its visual appeal.
Ed's Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Alocasia Amazonica
- Pronunciation: a ·luh·kei·zhuh a·muh·zaa·nuh·kuh
- Common Name: African Mask Plant, Amazon Elephant's Ear, Alocasia Polly. Amazon Taro
- Family: Araceae
- Native Range: Southeast Asia
Ed's Care Guide
- Care: Moderate
- Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct light.
- Water: Keep soil moist, but not soggy
- Humidity: High. 50% or above
- Temperature: 50-75F. Avoid cold drafts.
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
- Feeding: Fertilize 1/2 strength monthly during the spring and summer
- Growth: Upright. Can grow to 2-6' tall
- Propagation: Root division in spring or early summer
- Pests: Look out for mealybugs, spider mites, aphids
- Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets.
