Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux



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Colocasia 'Pharaoh’s Mask' looks almost manufactured, with bright green leaves pushed outward by massively raised purple-black veins that make the whole surface feel sculpted rather than flat. That heavy ribbing is what separates it from ordinary elephant ears and gives the plant a real 3D presence, especially once several leaves are on display at once. Even among dramatic Colocasia, it has a more architectural, almost ceremonial look.
To keep that structure strong, give Colocasia 'Pharaoh’s Mask' bright filtered light, rich moisture-retentive but airy soil, and humidity high enough for clean leaf expansion. It is a fast grower when warm and well watered, so it needs space and regular feeding rather than neglect. Treated properly, it becomes a large focal plant with very little visual competition needed around it.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~5–15% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive + airy • Steady-moist • Organic-forward • Fine
Temperature
Ideal: 20–30 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright clumping tuberous herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 150 cm • Max. spread: 150 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Colocasia esculenta
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
10°C
Bring under cover below
5°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer gardens, Sheltered urban patios
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