Alocasia x amazonica ‘Polly’

Alocasia x amazonica ‘Polly’An impressive, heavily veined hybrid with unknown parents. The leaves are large and make a big impact. Commonly known as the African Shield Plant. Commonly known as Elephant Ears or Taro, Alocasia are native to the tropical rainforests of Asia and Eastern Australia. The root system of Alocasia consist of tuberous rhizomes which store a huge amount excess water and nutrients. For this reason, Alocasia are more prone to overwatering in the UK and the

Length: 30cm

Extremely sturdy and resilient plants which create stunning architectural structure to your houseplant collection

Keep away from radiators and ideally in an unheated room in winter

and burgundy undersides

'Marble Queen' can be allowed to trail gracefully from a hanging pot or trained to climb a moss pole or support

natural feel to a room

is a striking tropical fern prized for its deeply textured fronds and distinctive veining

Safety: Toxic if ingested by pets or humans

healthier plants

Allow the top few centimetres of compost to dry out between waterings

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large size of this plant

shiny green leaves