Alocasia ‘Polly’
£14.99
In stock
| Size | 12cm Pot |
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What we ❤️ about this plant:
🌿 Dramatic arrow-shaped leaves with deep green colouring and bold silvery-white veins
✨ Striking scalloped edges give the foliage a distinctive architectural appearance
☀️ Thrives in bright, indirect light away from harsh direct sunshine
💧 Enjoys lightly moist, well-drained compost and higher humidity
🏡 Compact statement plant perfect for shelves, plant stands and tropical displays
Description
Bring bold tropical foliage into your home with Alocasia ‘Polly’, a striking houseplant instantly recognisable by its dramatic arrow-shaped leaves. Deep, glossy green foliage is contrasted by prominent silvery-white veins and beautifully sculpted edges, giving the plant an almost prehistoric appearance.
Its distinctive foliage makes Alocasia ‘Polly’ an excellent statement plant, while its relatively compact growth means you don’t need a huge amount of space to enjoy it. It looks particularly impressive displayed on a plant stand, side table or alongside softer-leaved tropical plants.
Sometimes known as the African Mask Plant, ‘Polly’ appreciates the warm and humid conditions associated with tropical Alocasias. Provide plenty of bright, indirect light and consistent moisture without allowing the compost to become waterlogged, and it will reward you with impressive new leaves throughout the growing season.
As new foliage emerges from the centre of the plant, each leaf gradually unfurls and develops its characteristic dark colouring and contrasting veins. With the right conditions, Alocasia ‘Polly’ develops into a beautiful architectural specimen that brings year-round tropical character to your home.
How to Care for Alocasia ‘Polly’
• Position in bright, indirect light, protected from prolonged harsh direct sunlight.
• Water when the upper few centimetres of compost begin to dry, keeping the growing medium lightly moist without becoming waterlogged.
• Use a loose, free-draining houseplant or aroid compost to provide good aeration around the roots.
• Appreciates moderate to high humidity and warm, stable indoor temperatures.
• Feed approximately once a month during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser.
• Growth may slow considerably during autumn and winter, so reduce watering as required and avoid keeping the compost continuously wet.
Plant Information
Botanical Name: Alocasia × amazonica ‘Polly’
Common Name: Alocasia Polly / African Mask Plant
Pot Size: 12cm
Position: Bright indirect light
Watering: Allow the upper layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings
Growth Habit: Compact, upright tropical perennial
Mature Size: Approximately 40–60cm tall indoors
Pet Friendly: No
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Description
Bring bold tropical foliage into your home with Alocasia ‘Polly’, a striking houseplant instantly recognisable by its dramatic arrow-shaped leaves. Deep, glossy green foliage is contrasted by prominent silvery-white veins and beautifully sculpted edges, giving the plant an almost prehistoric appearance.
Its distinctive foliage makes Alocasia ‘Polly’ an excellent statement plant, while its relatively compact growth means you don’t need a huge amount of space to enjoy it. It looks particularly impressive displayed on a plant stand, side table or alongside softer-leaved tropical plants.
Sometimes known as the African Mask Plant, ‘Polly’ appreciates the warm and humid conditions associated with tropical Alocasias. Provide plenty of bright, indirect light and consistent moisture without allowing the compost to become waterlogged, and it will reward you with impressive new leaves throughout the growing season.
As new foliage emerges from the centre of the plant, each leaf gradually unfurls and develops its characteristic dark colouring and contrasting veins. With the right conditions, Alocasia ‘Polly’ develops into a beautiful architectural specimen that brings year-round tropical character to your home.
How to Care for Alocasia ‘Polly’
• Position in bright, indirect light, protected from prolonged harsh direct sunlight.
• Water when the upper few centimetres of compost begin to dry, keeping the growing medium lightly moist without becoming waterlogged.
• Use a loose, free-draining houseplant or aroid compost to provide good aeration around the roots.
• Appreciates moderate to high humidity and warm, stable indoor temperatures.
• Feed approximately once a month during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser.
• Growth may slow considerably during autumn and winter, so reduce watering as required and avoid keeping the compost continuously wet.
Plant Information
Botanical Name: Alocasia × amazonica ‘Polly’
Common Name: Alocasia Polly / African Mask Plant
Pot Size: 12cm
Position: Bright indirect light
Watering: Allow the upper layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings
Growth Habit: Compact, upright tropical perennial
Mature Size: Approximately 40–60cm tall indoors
Pet Friendly: No
