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CategoryHouseplant
GenusAlocasia
FamilyAraceae
About the species
Alocasia 'Polly'
A smaller mutant of Alocasia 'Amazonica' found by Denis and Bill Rotolante among tissue-culture liners at Silver Krome Gardens in Homestead, Florida. Its shorter petioles, slower growth and thicker leaves led them to believe it was polyploid – hence the name 'Polly' – but DNA testing shows it is not. Its glossy, dark green, wavy-edged arrowhead leaves have striking silvery-white veins. Collector's note: sources give different dates for its discovery (1980s, 1993, early 2000s); it is often sold as Alocasia amazonica 'Polly' or 'Poly'.
- Common name
- African mask
- Native distribution
- Cultivated origin (Silver Krome Gardens, Florida, USA); parent species originate from Southeast Asia.
- Height / growth form
- Compact, about 60 cm tall and wide; thick, glossy, dark green, arrow-shaped leaves with wavy edges and silvery-white veining.
Watermediumparent species data
Lightfull sunHumidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature18 °Cparent species dataNo dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic
No monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Alocasia tip: It often drops leaves in winter – that is rest, not death; water less then.
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