Photo of Alocasia 'Serengeti' foliage by Brian's Botanicals

Photo by Brian's Botanicals

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Alocasia 'Serengeti'

Also Known As

  • Alocasia serengeti
  • African Mask

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

More Options

Alocasia 'Serengeti' plant details

Alocasia 'Serengeti' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular 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 'Serengeti'

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, exotic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia 'Serengeti'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Alocasia serengeti is a new hybrid with dark leaves and large silver veins. The petioles are a light pink with some slight dark markings. It looks to make a great house plant or container plant.

Gardening facts about Alocasia 'Serengeti' plant

How to Grow Alocasia 'Serengeti'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

See other plant types of Alocasia for your garden

aka Alocasia macrorrhiza, Alocasia plumbea 'Metallica', Giant Upright Elephant Ear, Metallica Elephant's Ear, Metallica Taro

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

7b-12

Size

Height: 6'-12'

Width: 5'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Alocasia macrorrhizos foliage by Leafari
View Plant

More Options

aka Alocasia x 'Portadora', Alocasia x 'Portora', Alocasia x portora 'Portodora', Hybrid Upright Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

7b-12

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 4'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Alocasia 'Portodora' foliage by Danger Garden
View Plant

More Options

aka Alocasia 'William's Hybrid', Hardy Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

7a-12

Size

Height: 3'-8'

Width: 2'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Alocasia 'Mayan Mask' foliage by Brian's Botanicals
View Plant

More Options

aka Alocasia 'Gagaena California', Dwarf Elephant Ear, Gagaena California Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Alocasia gageana foliage by Derek Powazek
View Plant

More Options

aka Alocasia calidora, Alocasia x 'Calidora', Calidora Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 5'-7'

Width: 3'-6'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Alocasia 'Calidora' foliage by Brian's Botanicals
View Plant

More Options

+57 more Alocasia
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved