| Scientific name | Alocasia × amazonica ‘polly’ |
| Common Name | Alocasia “Polly” |
| Watering | Once per week and keep moist |
| Pests | Spider mites, mealybugs, scale and thrips |
| Pet friendliness | Toxic to pets and humans |
| Light | Bright, indirect light |
| Temperature | 18-24 °C |
| Humidity | 50-60% mist if needed |
| Pot requirement | Good drainage and repot every 1-2 years |
| Plant height | Up to 60cm |
| Potting mix | Potting soil / Red soil / Manure / Perlite |
| Nutrition | Apply manure for first 15 days and NPK for next 15 days |
| Pruning & training | Remove dead and diseased leaves with sterile shears |
| Common color & season | N/A |
| Description | Alocasia “Polly” is a tight clumping elephant’s ear with dark green leaves and light green silvery veins. Also known as Elephant’s ear, African Mask, alocasia colorations, leaf patterns, and overall plant size vary greatly by cultivar. Alocasia is a tropical plant that is increasingly becoming popular as houseplants. |
Additional information
| Size | 20-30cm, 30-40cm, 40-50cm |
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