Alocasia African Mask is grown for its dramatic foliage: deep green, arrow-shaped leaves with bold silvery-white veins and scalloped edges that give the plant a sculptural, mask-like look. Even a small specimen reads as something exotic on a table or shelf.

It wants bright, indirect light, warmth, and humidity; a bathroom or kitchen window often suits it well. Let the top inch of soil dry between waterings and ease off in winter, when the plant may rest or shed a leaf or two before pushing fresh growth in spring.