Amazonian elephant's ear
Alocasia × amazonica · Alocasias · Arum family
Also known as: African Mask Plant · Alocasia Amazonica · Kris Plant
Medium60–150cmNot pet-safe
Amazonian elephant's ear care at a glance
Amazonian elephant's ear (Alocasia × amazonica) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 16–30 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 16–30 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Amazonian elephant's ear
Possible pests on Amazonian elephant's ear include Spider mites, Mealybugs and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Stem rot. Amazonian elephant's ear is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Stem rot Medium
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Amazonian elephant's ear
- Which pests affect Amazonian elephant's ear?
- Possible pests on Amazonian elephant's ear include Spider mites, Mealybugs and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Amazonian elephant's ear?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Stem rot.
- Is Amazonian elephant's ear toxic to cats and dogs?
- Amazonian elephant's ear is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Amazonian elephant's ear need?
- Amazonian elephant's ear has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Amazonian elephant's ear need?
- Amazonian elephant's ear prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Amazonian elephant's ear frost-hardy?
- Amazonian elephant's ear is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 15 °C.