Alocasia 'Mandalay' Dwarf

Alocasia ‘Mandalay’ | Mandalay Elephant Ear | African Mask ‘Mandalay’ | Alocasia spp.

Alocasia ‘Mandalay’ is a compact, tropical elephant ear prized for its dramatic, shield-shaped leaves in deep green highlighted by bold, silvery-white veins and slightly wavy margins that give it strong architectural presence indoors or on shady patios. Its tidy, mounded habit and moderate size make it an excellent choice for tabletops, plant stands, and containers where a lush, exotic look is desired without taking up too much space.

Growing Alocasia ‘Mandalay’

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; protect from harsh direct sun, which can scorch the foliage, and avoid very low light that can cause leggy, weak growth.
• Soil: Thrives in rich, well-draining potting mix high in organic matter, with good aeration to keep roots healthy and prevent waterlogging.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; water when the top layer begins to dry and reduce slightly in cooler months, avoiding complete dry-out of the root zone.
• Maintenance: Remove any yellowing or damaged leaves as needed and maintain warm temperatures and good humidity to support steady growth and crisp foliage.
• Wildlife: Grown mainly as an indoor ornamental; outdoor plants offer minimal wildlife value and flowers, when present, are secondary to the foliage.
• Hardiness: A tropical evergreen perennial suited to warm, frost-free climates roughly comparable to USDA zones 9–11 outdoors, but most often grown as a houseplant in cooler regions.

Shipping Info
Alocasia ‘Mandalay’ are shipped as young plant starts in 3" nursery pots.  The plants can be re-potted after they recover from shipping stress approximately 1 to 2 weeks.