Alocasia 'polly'
Alocasia × amazonica
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How to care
Alocasia × amazonica, commonly known as the African Mask Plant or Elephant Ear, is a striking houseplant with large, dark green leaves and prominent white veins. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires a warm, humid environment to flourish. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent root rot, and maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Shade
Propagation
Division
Offsets
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
9b
-3.9°C – -1.1°C
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Leaves
- Green Deep
- Green Light
- White
- Unusual Foliage Color
Flowers
- Showy
- White
Toxic to
- LeafCatsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafDogsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Eye contact
- LeafHumansModerate · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Skin contact
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- African mask plant
- Elephant's ear plant
Taxonomy
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Alocasia