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African Mask (Alocasia x mortfontanensis) Care Guide

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Alocasia x mortfontanensis

Genus: Alocasia - Species: × mortfontanensis - Family: Araceae

Phonetic Spelling: ah-loh-KAY-see-ah mort-fon-tah-NEN-siss

Common Names:

African Mask
Amazon Elephant's Ear
Amazonica
Amazonica Alocasia

Tags

container plant

heat tolerant

contact dermatitis

deer resistant

herbaceous perennial

humidity tolerant

poisonous

problem for cats

problem for dogs

tropical feel

houseplant

interiorscape

clumping

rabbit resistant

interesting leaves

partial shade

problem for children

rhizomatous

poisonous if ingested

Quick Facts

Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 10a
- 10b
- 11a
- 11b
- 12a
- 12b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Not specified
Life Cycle:
- Perennial
Plant Types:
- Perennial
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Poisonous
- Houseplant
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

Dark metallic green leaves with white veins.

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