Botanical Name: Alocasia x amazonica
Common Name: Alocasia, African mask Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Clumping, tuberous plant with several striking, dark, felted leaves with silvery stripes, occasionally wavy margins Height to 3' Spread to 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure indoors prefers a brightly light, warm, humid environment Soil prefers rich, well-drained organic ‘soilless’ medium Hardiness tender, needs warm, moist conditions to thrive Morphology: Leaves beautiful, dramatic dark green, hastate to ovate leaves with dark felted surfaces, usually striped with a silver or white stripe pattern Flowers yellow-green spadix flower – usually inconspicuous compared to dramatic foliage Fruit small drupes Propagation: division, seed Usage: dramatic house or patio plant for very dramatic foliage and tropical appearance; mostly used as a specimen plant Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering – not drought tolerant; use bottled water to avoid salt build-up in soil Fertilizing supply regular, low strength fertilizer throughout the year Pruning remove yellow leaves Pests/Diseases root rot where soil does not drain well Special Conditions/Other Origin: Tropical Asia Family: Araceae Notes: |
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