Arrow-Shaped Green, Creamy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 24 Inches

The Alocasia Polly is a stunning house plant. Its arrow shaped foliage has creamy white margins that provide striking contrast. This plant is highly resistant to disease. This exotic plant will have you dreaming about the tropics. To add to its features, it is very easy to care for.

Best Locations For Growing Alocasia Polly

It is possible to grow the Alocasia Polly in almost any room you choose. It is a great addition to bedrooms, kitchens, and family rooms.

Alocasia Polly Sunlight Requirements

Place this alocasia in a spot that has bright indirect sunlight. A north, east, or west-facing window will provide the best results.

Alocasia Polly Care

Alocasia Polly prefers organically rich soil that remains moist to wet. Re-pot annually and divide the rhizomes to ensure your plant stays manageable. Use a container that is two inches wider and deeper than the plant's current size when repotting or propagating. Remove dead foliage as necessary.

Watering Alocasia Polly

The watering schedule for this plant will depend on time of year and climate. Water regularly, around once a week, so the soil remains moist.

Feeding Alocasia Polly

The Alocasia Polly is a heavy feeder. Apply a slow-release fertilizer every two to four weeks.

Alocasia Polly Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 24 inches

Mature Spread: 10 inches

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): White, Yellow

Flower Shade/Description: Creamy-White to Yellow

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver, White

Foliage Description: Dark Green Leaves with Silvery-Green to White Veins

Temperature: 65° - 80°F (18° - 27°C)

Humidity: High

Common Name: Polly Alocasia

Other Name(s): African Mask Plant, Amazon Elephant Ear

Scientific Name: Alocasia amazonica Polly

Plant Type:

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Alocasia Polly