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Alocasia 'Mayan Mask' (Elephant Ear)

Elephant Ear 'Mayan Mask', Mayan Mask Upright Elephant Ear


Breathtaking, Alocasia 'Mayan Mask' (Elephant Ear) is a tender perennial boasting huge and brilliant, arrow-shaped, grassy green leaves that unfurl upward in a magnificent whorl, revealing their chocolate undersides. They stand upright, pointing skyward, unlike the leaves of Colocasia which droop and point toward the ground. They can reach up to 4-5 ft. (120-150 cm) in good growing conditions. This selection is very robust and durable, so it will never flop or fall. Fast-growing, easy to grow and care for, this Elephant Ear is terrific for bringing a lush tropical look to gardens or containers.

  • Grows up to 6-8 ft. high (180-240 cm) and 4-5 ft. wide (120-150 cm)
  • Performs best in sun or part shade in organically rich, moist soils. Provide a sheltered location to protect the decorative leaves from strong winds. Plants require regular watering and fertilization. Reduce watering in winter.
  • Perfect as a green houseplant, for containers or for the shade garden.
  • Watch for spider mites, scale, mealy bugs and aphids.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

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Hardiness 9 – 11
Climate Zones 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Alocasia - Elephant Ears
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm)
Spread 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden

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Requirements

Hardiness 9 – 11
Climate Zones 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Alocasia - Elephant Ears
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm)
Spread 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden

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