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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!

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

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

7b-12

Size

Height: 6'-12'

Width: 5'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

7b-12

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 4'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-8'

Width: 2'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Alocasia calidora, Alocasia x 'Calidora', Calidora Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 5'-7'

Width: 3'-6'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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