Cadadium Amazonica

Cadadium (Elephant Ears) Amazonica is also known as Amazon Mask or Alocasia Amazonica. Leaves are an attractive dark green with strong creamy green veining and silver lines.

Originally from the jungles in Asia, Amazonica is a great houseplant size and can reach up to 3 feet tall. In gardens, it has a width of 2 feet and makes a dense clump. Amazonica prefers partial to full shade.

Elephant Ear varieties are hardy in zones 7-10 as perennials and suitable in zones 4-6 as annuals. They are popular as annuals due to their rapid
growth – colocasia makes a dramatic impact to the landscape within just one season.

To care for Alocasia elephant ear plants, grow the potted houseplants in bright indirect light. Water African mask plants when the top layer of soil is dry. Alocasia amazonica thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F (18°C – 26°C) and moderate humidity. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.