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- Q.Alocasia Amazonica Has Spots - African mask alocasia amazonica has spots on every leaf. It is now blooming. Its on a water tray for humidity, ...
- Q.Care Tips For African Masks? - I have close to 30 houseplants all healthy. However, I have killed 3 African masks and none of the tips I've ...
- Q.My African Mask Plant Has Leaves That Are Curling - The plant appears to be healthy but the edges of the leaves are curling up. Can you tell me why? This ...
- Q.Indoor Plant - What should I feed my African Mask? Acid food or other? It is growing very tall, and has bloomed.
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radarlove on
January 24, 2011Q.Alocasia Amazonica Has Spots
African mask alocasia amazonica has spots on every leaf. It is now blooming. Its on a water tray for humidity, I mist the leaves, it's in filtered light. what else can I do?
Answered by
Heather on
January 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like it might have a fungus. Treat the plant with fungicide and when you water, do not get water on the leaves. Water the soil only.
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JasonSM on
March 16, 2012Q.care tips for african masks?
I have close to 30 houseplants all healthy. However, I have killed 3 African masks and none of the tips I've gotten online have helped. As this is a favorite plant in my family, any information would be appreciated.
- Answered by
Heather on
March 18, 2012
Certified ExpertA.African Masks are a type of caladium. They like bright indirect light, consistently damp soil and high humidity. In my experience, what typically kills African Masks is a lack of humidity. If you feel that they are getting enough humidity, light might be the issue.
For me, these plants do best if they spend some time outdoors in the summer in a shady spot.
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formby on
November 13, 2013Q.My African Mask plant has leaves that are curling
The plant appears to be healthy but the edges of the leaves are curling up. Can you tell me why? This is a houseplant.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
December 1, 2013A.Alocasia is a "houseplant," it's true, but it is not an easy one, as the article says. Nor is it a beginner's plant. If you're interested in getting into houseplants, some easier plants with interesting foliage are sanseveria, aglaonema, and dieffenbachia. After you've had some success with more adaptable plants, give the alocasia another try.
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
November 15, 2013A.Alocasia's love heat, humidity and high light. Without plenty of each, you will see leaf edge burn. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/alocasia-plant/growing-african-mask-plant.htm
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rsgreenwoo on
June 6, 2016
PACIFIC pALISADES, CA. zONE 10Q.Indoor plant
What should I feed my African Mask? Acid food or other? It is growing very tall, and has bloomed.
- Answered by
kh0001 on
June 8, 2016A.The best fertilizer choice for African Mask plants is a slow release fertilizer a couple of times during the growing season. This article contains more information about growing African Mask (Alocasia) plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/alocasia-plant/growing-african-mask-plant.htm
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