LiveTrends Elephant Ear Plant Care
Plant Care Tips
Elephant Ear: Alocasia amazonica x Polly
- Sunlight
Alocasias thrive in bright, indirect light. - Water
Water evenly, and only when the top two to three inches of soil are completely dry. - Climate
Alocasia plants do best in temperatures between 60 – 80°F and will stop growing at colder temps. - Soil
Fertilize every two to three weeks from the end of March through early September.
A lush, tropical plant with large and textured waxy leaves
Alocasia amazonica “Polly”, also known as Elephant Ear or African Shield, is a tropical perennial plant. While Polly is a hybrid created relatively recently with mixed origin stories, the genus Alocasia is native to tropical rainforest climates in India, Southeast Asia, southern China, and southern Pacific islands. About seventy species fall within the genus Alocasia. Polly features large, waxy leaves in the shape of an arrowhead protruding from long single stems. Leaves are a deep green with silver veining and have a rich purple underside.
Alocasia amazonica requires moderate care, but rewards plant parents with large, beautifully patterned foliage. Each leaf has a unique shape and the plant is ornate enough to decorate a space. They grow best where they get plenty of bright, indirect light or partial shade. Alocasia should be watered when the top two inches of soil feel dry. They do best in high-humidity areas such as kitchens and well-lit bathrooms.
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