Basic Information about your Alocasia
Scientific name: Alocasia × amazonica ‘Polly’
Common names: African Mask Plant, Alocasia Polly
Plant type: Tropical perennial herb
Family: Araceae
Native range: Hybrid cultivar (parent species originate from Southeast Asia)
Natural habitat: Cultivated plant; the parent species grow in tropical rainforests
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Fun fact: Alocasia Polly is famous for its dramatic, arrowhead-shaped dark green leaves with striking white veins and a glossy finish, making it one of the most popular decorative aroids for indoor spaces
How to care for your Alocasia Polly
LIGHT
The Polly Alocasia likes bright indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions but it will slow down growth. It can’t tolerate direct sunlight, it will burn the leaves.
WATER
Keep this alocasia soil moist, water when it's 25% dry. It won’t tolerate overwatering, it will yellow its leaves and may die
HUMIDITY
Your alocasia needs 60-80% humidity. It will benefit from the occasional misting and a humidifier.
TEMPERATURE
Your alocasia does well in temperatures between 65-85 degrees.
FOOD
The Polly Alocasia likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer. Stop fertilizing in winter months since they become dormant and potentially lose all leaves
PET- FRIENDLYNESS
It's harmful to pets if ingested.
Additional Tips*
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
This plant becomes semi dormant in winter so it will loose some leaves. Dont worry about it; it will bounce back on spring.