Alocasia Polly

Name: Alocasia Polly
Brand: Lively Root
SKU: pl_alocasia_polly_4IN1
Price: 38.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (17 reviews)

Alocasia Polly

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Pet Warning:Toxic To Ingest
Care Level:Plays Hard to Get

Alocasia Polly will bring some mid-century style to your home. Also known as the elephant ear, this tropical plant first became popular during the 1950's. This seriously striking choice has glossy dark green leaves with thick silver veins, and grows on a thick stem verging on red. Originally from Southeast Asia, they prefer high humidity, bright light, and warm temperatures.

About Alocasia Polly

The Alocasia Polly will give you some interesting visuals when they are experiencing too much water saturation. The leaves will release liquid through the hydathodes cells. This process is called guttation and appears as tears on the margins and tips of the leaves. The liquid contains salts, sugars, and other substances and is a natural occurrence if the soil is too wet.

This plant requires a little extra care, but they are well worth it.

Toxic to pets if ingested.

Native to Southeast Asia and Australia.

This Plant's Kindred Spirit is:

Miley Cyrus!

Unapologetic, Rebellious and Bold

Great For Spaces That…

Great for spaces with high humidity environment or climate
Great for spaces with higher ceilings
Great for space with room for a grouping of plants
Great for spaces with shelving or with an upward climbing trellis

Alocasia Polly Care Guide

LightHigh

This plant loves bright, direct light.
WaterHigh

Let the soil dry between waterings.
HumidityHigh

This plant thrives in humid environments.
Temperature 60 to 80

Alocasia Polly's prefer a warm, humid temperatures between 60-80°F. They will go into dormancy if the temperature goes below 60°F.
Hardiness Zones10|11|12

Outdoors part shade in morning sun (4-6 hrs.) where nights are above 60°F. Indoors in bright indirect sun areas. When bringing indoors, cut back by 1/3 to overwinter.
FertilizingSeasonally

Slow release granules can be added to the soil or fertilize when watering with a liquid form according to directions. Do not fertilize in the fall and winter months during the resting season.
Re-potting2 Years

When you're ready to repot, select a container with a drainage hole and 2" larger in diameter and height. Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow them to drain. Use an indoor container mix that is well-draining. Add soil to the bottom of the container. Place the plant in the center. Ensure that the top level of the soil is a 1/2 inch below the pot's top edge to discourage spillover when watering. Backfill around the edges and pack lightly down to eliminate any air bubbles. Water well to dampen the soil and let the water drain.
CleaningMonthly

Gently wipe clean with a soft damp cloth or paper towel. Work gently from the base of the stem toward the tip of the leaf doing both sides at once.

After cleaning the leaves, remove any dead leaves or debris on the surface of the soil. Do not mist this plant as that will encourage plant diseases. Refresh the soil mixture if needed. Prune away damaged or diseased leaves down to the stem base with sterile scissors. They can be pruned down to a manageable size if overgrown.
PropagationDivision

Indoors: Propagate and divide alocasia in the early spring when emerging from dormancy. Pull from the container and brush or wash away the soil carefully. Carefully divide tubers apart and repot in a rich, indoor potting soil mix.

Outdoors: Carefully loosen the soil and dig the tubers up, avoiding damaging the tubers. Divide the tubers and plant in new locations in your garden. Add rich, damp, and loamy soil in a part-shade morning sun location. Plant three feet apart if grouping together. Place the tubers at the depth they were in the ground before. Water the soil and tuber well before covering with soil. Add topsoil and water slightly to dampen. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.