Alocasia x amazonica Polly (Amazonian Elephant Ear)
A striking and beautiful houseplant, Alocasia x amazonica ‘Polly’ (Amazonian Elephant Ear) is a robust rhizomatous evergreen perennial with dark green, narrowly arrow-shaped, wavy-edged leaves, adorned with ribs and margins marked in bright creamy white.
A striking and beautiful houseplant, Alocasia x amazonica 'Polly' (Amazonian Elephant Ear) is a robust rhizomatous evergreen perennial with dark green, narrowly arrow-shaped, wavy-edged leaves, adorned with ribs and margins marked in bright creamy white. Reminiscent of calla lily flowers, yellow flowers are occasionally produced amid the boldly patterned leaves. Excellent tender perennial as a focal or specimen plant. A fairly popular ornamental houseplant. Amazon Elephant Ears are truly tropical plants – they appreciate lots of warmth, humidity, and water.
- Grows up to 18 in. tall and wide (45 cm)
- Performs best in part shade in organically rich, moist to wet soils. Provide a sheltered location to protect the decorative leaves from strong winds. Plants require regular watering and fertilization. Reduce watering in winter.
- Perfect as a green houseplant, for containers or for the shade garden.
- Virtually disease-free. Watch for spider mites, mealy bugs.
- Harmful if eaten – skin and eye irritant.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 10 – 12 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Alocasia – Elephant Ears |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |