Plant care guide
African mask plant
Alocasia × amazonica (likely) · Araceae
A tropical Alocasia with prominently veined, arrow-shaped leaves. The exact cultivar is uncertain from this image, but it appears consistent with an African mask plant.
Plant care
- Light
- Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun.
- Watering
- Roughly weekly in active growth, less often in cooler or darker conditions. Feel the top 2–3 cm of mix; water thoroughly only when that layer is dry, then let excess drain.
- Soil
- Loose, airy, well-draining mix such as potting soil with bark and perlite; use a pot with drainage.
- Humidity
- Moderate to high humidity; keep away from dry heating or air-conditioning drafts.
- Temperature
- Warm conditions, ideally 18–29°C; protect from cold below about 15°C.
- Toxicity
- Toxic if chewed; keep away from pets and children because it contains irritating calcium oxalates.