African mask
Alocasia amazonica
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
African mask (Alocasia amazonica) is a perennial for borders and containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It stays evergreen and reaches about 12 to 24 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Kimberly queen fern, Dracaena, Staghorn fern, and Fiddle leaf fig.