African Face Mask alocasia brings dramatic arrow-shaped growth indoors, with deep green blades marked by silvery veining that catches the eye from across a room. It thrives in warm, humid air—the kind you get near a bathroom or kitchen window—and needs soil that drains fast but stays consistently moist.

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and mist the blades now and then to keep dust off and humidity up. Keep it away from cold drafts and direct sun, which can scorch those striking patterns.