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In its native habitat of Kuching, Malaysia, this Elephant Ears can grow to 8 feet tall and 4 - 5 feet wide with enormous leaves.
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CloseIt's hard to believe that this alocasia can grow to be so huge, but 'Kuching Mask' Elephant Ears can reach eight feet in height and over four feet in width, given the right growing conditions. Grown as a houseplant, this variety may take a while to reach such lofty heights, but give it lots of indirect light, water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry, and keep away from heater vents. Alocasias prefer higher humidity, so place this specimen's pot on a pebble-filled saucer, half filled with water, mist daily, or invest in an electric humidifier. This alocasia will be happy in a shady garden spot during the summer, but it needs to come indoors when the temps drop below 60 degrees. As is true of all Elephant Ears, this plant is NOT pet-friendly.
Common Name | Elephant Ears, Alocasia 'Kuching Mask' |
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Mature Size | At maturity, 8 feet tall, up to 5 feet wide |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Optimum Temperature | 60°-80° F |
Characteristics | Houseplant, NOT pet-friendly |
Light | Well-lit room, no direct sun. May be used as an outdoor shade plant in the summer. |
Water | Water thoroughly when top inch of soil is dry |
Structure | Upright clump |
Bloom Color | N/A |
Uses | Houseplant, indoor container planters, specimen |
Photos | Real images, not stock photos |