Alocasia Polly Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia × amazonica 'Polly,' also known as Alocasia Polly, is a striking hybrid plant. It features large, deep green, waxy leaves with prominent white or silver veins. Alocasia is always a good choice to add to your houseplant collection. However, This plant is slightly poisonous, so keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Common Name |
Alocasia Polly, African mask plant
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Plant Type
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Bulbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia × amazonica 'Polly'
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia Polly Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia Polly.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia Polly needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia Polly needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia Polly Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia Polly to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia Polly to thrive is between 60% and 75%. |
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Alocasia Polly Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia Polly. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia Polly plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia Polly Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia Polly plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Cream
Dark Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia Polly toxic to pets? |
Yes
Like other Alocasia, this variety is toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia Polly Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia Polly, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
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Alocasia Polly Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia Polly plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
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