Amazonian Elephant Ear 'Polly', African Mask 'Polly'
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.
| Hardiness |
10 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Alocasia |
| Common names | African Mask, Elephant Ear |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
| Hardiness |
10 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Alocasia |
| Common names | African Mask, Elephant Ear |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
How many Alocasia x amazonica ‘Polly’ (Amazonian Elephant Ear) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Alocasia x amazonica ‘Polly’ (Amazonian Elephant Ear) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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