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Alocasia 'Polly' (African Mask Plant)
Alocasia × amazonica 'Polly'
Arrow-shaped, glossy near-black leaves with bold silver-white veins.
About This Botanical
Alocasia 'Polly', also called the African Mask Plant, is a compact form of Alocasia × amazonica. Its arrow-shaped leaves are a glossy, very dark green with thick silver-white veins and scalloped edges, which makes it one of the most graphic elephant ears you can grow indoors.
Give it bright indirect light, warmth (above 60°F) and good humidity. Water when the top inch or two of soil is dry, and never let it sit in water. In winter it may slow down or drop leaves and rest, then regrow from its corm in spring, so don't give up on it. ASPCA lists Alocasia (elephant ear) as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates). Keep it out of reach of pets and children.
Ships in a nursery grow pot, covered by our 30-day Live Arrival Guarantee. More on the genus in our Alocasia guide.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light; avoid hot direct sun.
- • Water: Water when the top 1–2″ are dry; never soggy.
- • Mature size: About 1–2′ tall indoors.
- • Pet safety: Toxic if eaten (insoluble calcium oxalates).
- • Beginner-friendly: Moderate — needs warmth, humidity and careful watering.
“Why is my Alocasia dropping leaves in winter?”
Alocasias often go semi-dormant in cool, dark months. Water less, keep it warm, and it will usually push new leaves from its corm in spring.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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