Alocasia - Pseudo Sanderina

The Alocasia Pseudo Sanderina, also known as African Mask Plant, is a stunning tropical houseplant featuring arrow-shaped, metallic green leaves with prominent silvery-white veins. This elegant 1-gallon annual adds an exotic touch to any indoor space with its upright growth habit and architectural foliage. Perfect for creating a tropical atmosphere in your home or office, the Alocasia Pseudo Sanderina thrives in bright, indirect light conditions and maintains its dramatic appearance year-round. This statement plant works beautifully as a focal point in modern interiors, bringing a touch of the jungle to urban living spaces.

Key Features:

- Distinctive arrow-shaped leaves with prominent silvery-white veins create a dramatic visual impact in any space.

- Compact growth habit makes it ideal for tabletops, shelves, and small spaces where tropical accents are desired.

- Architectural foliage adds texture and dimension to plant collections and interior landscapes.

- Purifies indoor air by removing common household toxins, improving your home's air quality naturally.

- Grows well in containers, allowing for flexible placement throughout your home as decorative accents.

- Creates an instant tropical atmosphere that complements both modern and traditional interior design styles.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements:

- Prefers bright, indirect light for 6-8 hours daily.

- Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.

- Can tolerate lower light conditions but may grow more slowly.

2. Watering:

- Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy during growing season.

- Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.

- Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.

3. Soil Type:

- Thrives in rich, well-draining potting mix with high organic content.

- Add perlite or orchid bark to improve drainage and prevent root rot.

- A peat-based potting mix with added sand works well.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone:

- Not hardy to Zone 3b; this is a tropical plant that must be kept indoors.

- Prefers temperatures between 18-29°C.

- Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C.

5. Fertilizer:

- Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during spring and summer.

- Reduce to quarterly feeding in fall and winter.

- Avoid over-fertilizing which can cause leaf burn.

6. Pruning & Maintenance:

- Remove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base with clean scissors.

- Wipe leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to remove dust and maintain appearance.

- Division can be performed during repotting to propagate new plants.

7. Special Notes:

- Toxic to pets and humans if ingested, causing irritation and swelling.

- Requires high humidity; mist regularly or use a humidifier.

- Bring indoors year-round as this tropical plant cannot survive outdoors in Zone 3b.