Indoor Gardening and Houseplants: New African Mask Plant, 0 by Plantcrazii

Plantcrazii wrote:
danak, I'm guess you are talking about an Alocasia African Mask. I too had admired them online for months but never could find one. Then a few weeks ago I finally found one. I was so excited. But that didn't last very long because the leaves started dying, at a rate of one leaf per day. I didn't have my receipt so I couldn't take it back. Well I did some research and decided to try some things that I had read. First I put it on a pebble tray. Then I bought this small base that you screw a light buld into. I got it at Walmart for about $3. Then I bought one of those screw in florescent bulbs. I then mounted the base to the wall above the flower. It has a small hole in the back so you can mount it. These bulbs do get a little bit warm, so I just keep the leaves a few inches away from the bulb. I also mist the leaves several times a day. And believe it or not, the plant is doing well now. No more dead leaves. This plant takes a lot of nurturing but I think it is worth it. In fact, I bought another one. Here is a picture of how it is set up. Sorry for the bright spot in the middle of the pick but that is the base with the bulb in it and the bulb is turned on. If you need any other pics of it, I will be happy to take more of them.