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In its native habitat, this elephant ear could get up to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide. In an indoor setting, count on 2 - 3 feet tall and half again as wide.
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CloseIt's hard to believe that this alocasia can grow to be so huge, but 'Mayan Mask' Elephant Ear 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, and may stay around two to three feet tall. 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. 'Mayan Mask' 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 Ear, 'Alocasia Mayan Mask' |
|---|---|
| Mature Size | 2 - 3 feet tall, 1 - 2 feet wide indoors. Could reach 6 - 8 feet, 4 feet wide under optimal conditions. |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Optimum Temperature | 60°-80° F |
| Characteristics | Houseplant, NOT pet-friendly, may be grown as an outdoor shade plant in the summer. |
| 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 |
