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Alocasia x amazonica (African Mask, Amazon Elephant's Ear)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001796



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Arales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Alocasia
Species: Alocasia x amazonica
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Corm
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
  • Black
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  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Rainforest
  • Shade Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Acidic / Peaty
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Near White
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Rhizomes
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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Bernieh (621)
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Plant suggested by: Bernieh (621)


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Mrs. Hankshaw's Garden
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Bernieh (621) wrote on Jul 17 2011
Requires high humidity levels. Avoid too much moisture as it can cause crown rot, and low humidity causes leaf dieback.

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