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Mandalay Alocasia | Alocasia ‘Mandalay’ | Mandalay Elephant Ear | Jewel Alocasia
Mandalay Alocasia is a mesmerizing, shade-loving tropical aroid (widely grown as a spectacular indoor house plant) prized for its striking, broad, arrow-shaped leaves featuring a deep, almost black-green background heavily contrasted by bold, silvery-white veins. This exceptionally tough, compact selection is known for its remarkable, thick foliage and tightly clumping habit that creates a dramatic, architectural statement piece for any collection without rapidly outgrowing its space. It thrives in high ambient household humidity and bright, indirect light, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller for indoor tabletops, brightly lit bathrooms, and shaded summer patio containers. With its bold, exotic texture and uniquely contrasting foliage, Mandalay offers an extraordinary display of vibrant, tropical beauty with exceptionally straightforward care.
Growing Mandalay Alocasia
Light: Bright, indirect light; thrives in dappled shade or near a bright window when grown indoors. It requires strict protection from harsh, direct sunlight, which will easily scorch its delicate, highly contrasting leaves, though too much shade will cause it to lose its striking vibrancy and stunt its growth.
Soil: Rich, airy, well-drained soil; prefers a highly organic, chunky aroid potting mix amended with perlite and fine orchid bark to retain adequate moisture while ensuring excellent aeration and drainage. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged soils.
Water: Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch or two of soil to dry out completely between waterings. It strongly dislikes being completely dried out, but absolutely will not tolerate sitting in standing water. Provide high ambient humidity to prevent crispy, brown leaf edges.
Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Wipe the broad, bold leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to remove dust and maintain their brilliant appearance. Keep the plant away from cold drafts, air conditioners, and heating vents to prevent environmental stress and premature leaf drop.
Wildlife: Generally grown indoors; its sap contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to pets if ingested. Outdoors, its thick foliage is naturally deer-resistant.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10–11; widely grown as a spectacular, fast-growing shade annual in cooler regions or overwintered indoors as a vibrant, year-round house plant.
Shipping Info
Mandalay Alocasia plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
Low Temperature
55°F
High Temperature
85 °F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
No
Flower Color
Cream Green Silver White
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Airy, well-draining aroid mix
Moisture
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Light
Mature Spread
12 – 15 inches
Mature Height
12 – 18 inches
Bloom Period
Spring / Summer
Pruning Time
Late Winter / Early Spring
Pet Safe
No
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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