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Alocasia 'Polly'
Also Known As
- Polly Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Alocasia 'Polly' plant details
Alocasia 'Polly' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia 'Polly'
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia 'Polly'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Alocasia ‘Polly’ displays attractive glossy green, arrowhead-shaped leaves with striking silver-green veins on upright, bare stems. Grows best with warmer temperatures and high humidity. Elephant Ear Plant in great for adding color and texture in landscapes and containers. Keep evenly moist and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!
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Gardening facts about Alocasia 'Polly' plant
How to Grow Alocasia 'Polly'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"-15"
- bright shade - dappled shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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