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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Alocasia Polly
Alocasia
This popular Alocasia cultivar features thick, glossy, dark green leaves with contrasting silvery-white veins and wavy, scalloped margins. It provides a distinct architectural focal point for indoor spaces and shaded tropical gardens. As a compact hybrid, it is well-suited for container growing in environments that mimic its preferred high-humidity, indirect light conditions.
Alocasia Polly is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its dramatic, deeply veined, arrowhead-shaped leaves.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
10-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant in cooler climates)
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Requires high humidity to thrive; consider a pebble tray or humidifier in dry indoor environments. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit; keep away from heating and cooling vents.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers indoors; focus is primarily on the foliage display.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season; do not fertilize in winter.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base of the petiole to maintain appearance and plant health.
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Care notes
Requires high humidity to thrive; consider a pebble tray or humidifier in dry indoor environments. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Spacing
2 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers indoors; focus is primarily on the foliage display.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant in cooler climates)
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit; keep away from heating and cooling vents.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy, peat or coco-coir based potting mix with added perlite or bark for aeration.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for container culture; ensure pots have drainage holes to prevent root rot.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, dark green, arrowhead-shaped leaves with prominent silvery-white veins and scalloped edges.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must show an arrowhead shape with wavy margins and clear, pale, contrasting venation.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable for standard ornamental foliage display.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not include flowers on starter plant imagery; foliage is the sole focus.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping rosette habit; do not depict as vining or trailing.
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Mature Plant Look
Compact, upright, clumping tropical plant with large, decorative, heavily-veined dark leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Upright clumping habit with distinct large arrowhead foliage featuring prominent light-colored veins.
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Morphology Rules
Emphasize the structural, upright nature of the petioles and the bold contrast of leaf veins.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Alocasia Polly need? It prefers bright, indirect light; keep it out of direct sun. How often should I water my Alocasia? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, ensuring the soil remains moist but never soggy. Is this plant pet friendly? No, Alocasia species contain calcium oxalates and should be kept away from curious pets.
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Root Look
Healthy, fibrous white root system originating from a small central crown or corm.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining potting medium containing bits of bark and perlite.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plug with a few juvenile arrowhead-shaped leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Juvenile leaves are smaller, potentially with less intense veining than mature specimens, arising from a central base.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Alocasia Polly. This is Alocasia Polly, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Alocasia Polly become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. This plant is defined by its deep green, arrowhead-shaped foliage featuring dramatic, silvery-white veins and distinctive wavy margins. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, and later move it to an appropriate final container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the striking beauty of Alocasia Polly, a perfect compact tropical foliage plant for indoor spaces. Learn how to provide the right environment for its signature deep green leaves and silver-toned veins.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Alocasia Polly: Care and Display Tips
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