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.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Alocasia |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 | Araceae |
| Genus | Alocasia |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
