Which Alocasia variety to choose?

The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Polly stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Alocasia Polly (Amazonica) (this plant): dark green foliage with very pronounced silver-white veins, graphic arrow shape, compact habit. Classic graphic version.
• Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage with marked veins. Elegant compact version.
• Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage evolving to green. Spectacular colored version.
• Alocasia Silver Dragon: metallic silver foliage with very pronounced veins, compact habit. Metallic silver version.
• Alocasia Dragon Scale: thick foliage with silver veins resembling dragon scales. Premium textured version.
• Alocasia Jacklyn: deeply lobed foliage with embossed texture, prehistoric look. Rare lobed version.
• Alocasia Lukiwan: silver foliage with dark green veins, compact habit. Rare silver version.
• Alocasia Cucullata: shiny green heart-shaped foliage, sturdy. Easy green version.
• Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage. Decorative stem version.
• Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple underside. Elegant two-tone version.

Why choose the Alocasia Polly? If you're looking for an Alocasia with spectacular graphic foliage featuring very pronounced silver-white veins creating a striking contrast in a compact size, the Polly is the perfect choice. It is the most popular and accessible variety to start with Alocasias.

Exhibition & placement

The Alocasia Polly enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and pronounced silver-white veins. It tolerates partial shade but prefers bright exposure to reveal the full beauty of its graphic contrast.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun.
• Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, living room, or room with window without direct sun.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more brilliant the silver-white veins and the more spectacular the contrast.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow and silver-white veins.

The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its dark green foliage and spectacular silver-white veins and its graphic arrow shape, the Alocasia Polly brings a touch of contemporary sophistication and freshness to your urban jungle. It creates a graphic and elegant focal point.

• To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Peperomia, or other plants with graphic foliage to create a sophisticated and contrasting urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black) or woven basket to highlight the graphic foliage.
• Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, or living room to add a touch of sophistication.

The graphic foliage with silver-white veins creates a spectacular effect that brings sophistication and freshness to your plant decor.

Verdeia tips

• Provide bright indirect light: to keep its dark green foliage vibrant and its silvery-white veins.
• Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their shiny glow and spectacular veins.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
• Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
• Enjoy its compact size: the Alocasia Polly is perfect for small spaces and shelves.

A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Polly captivates with its dark green foliage and spectacular silvery-white veins creating a striking graphic contrast. A classic plant ideal for bringing sophistication and freshness to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Alocasia × amazonica 'Polly'
• Common name: Alocasia Polly, Alocasia Amazonica, Elephant Ear
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia (hybrid)
• Adult size: up to 50–60 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Graphic / Contemporary / Elegant
• Particularity: dark green foliage with very pronounced silvery-white veins, spectacular graphic arrow shape, wavy edges, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, compact habit, moderate growth

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silvery-white veins and the density of the foliage naturally vary.