Wellspring Gardens Mayan Mask Elephant Ear

The Mayan Mask Elephant Ear is a vigorous grower that can reach a mature height of 6 to 8 feet. Given its size, ensure you have enough vertical space or a large enough container to accommodate its dramatic, upright growth habit.

While it is a tropical plant, it is best suited for outdoor landscapes or large patio containers due to its significant size and need for high light. If you do keep it indoors, it will require a very bright, sunny spot and consistent moisture to thrive.

No, this plant is not pet-friendly. Like many other elephant ear varieties, it contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation or discomfort if ingested by cats or dogs.

This plant loves water and is quite forgiving if the soil stays consistently wet. You should aim to keep the soil moist at all times, rather than letting it dry out between waterings as you might with other houseplants.

This plant is hardy in USDA zones 7b through 11. If you live in a region with colder winters, you will need to bring the container indoors or treat it as an annual, as it will not survive freezing temperatures in the ground.

Your plant will arrive as a starter, typically between 3 and 8 inches tall. It is a young plant that will need to be potted up or planted in the ground and nurtured with consistent water and light to reach its full, dramatic potential.