Alocasia x mortfontanensis

Also Known As

Alocasia amazonica
African Mask
Amazon Elephant's Ear

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

10a-12

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Alocasia x mortfontanensis plant details

Alocasia x mortfontanensis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, purple, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia x mortfontanensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green, purple, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia x mortfontanensis

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Originally from the jungles of Asia, the Amazonica is one of the most striking houseplants available. These fleshy, truly tropical plants are sometimes called the Elephants Ear plant or African Mask. Their dramatic waxy, two-tone leaves are accentuated by whitish or pale green leaf veins. This standout, lush perennial plant can be grown from underground corms and loves lots of warmth, humidity and water. Under favorable conditions, Alocasia Amazonica can reach 2′ in height and a spread of a foot or two. It blooms occasionally and can send up pups which fill out gardens quickly to form a dense clump. Quite unique and very beautiful.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Alocasia Amazonica is an older hybrid developed in the late 1800s. It has been a well known house plant ever since it has been introduced. It grows well in shade to part shade and should be kept warm and a bit on the dry size only watered when needed. Foliage: Dark green foliage white veins purple undersides Flowers: hooded Height: 1 to 3 feet tall

By: Brian's Botanicals

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Photo of Alocasia x mortfontanensis foliage by Danger Garden

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Gardening facts about Alocasia x mortfontanensis plant

How to Grow Alocasia x mortfontanensis

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant