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Alocasia × mortfontanensis 'Polly'
AlocasiaMood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
Also called: African Mask Plant, Amazonian Elephant Ear, Alocasia Amazonica Polly
Scientific Name History
Current accepted name: Alocasia × mortfontanensis 'Polly'
Previously or alternatively classified as: Alocasia × amazonica
Compact Alocasia with dark arrow-shaped leaves, strongly contrasting pale veins, and deeply wavy/scalloped margins.
Plant Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
Dramatic foliage comes with sensitivity to cold, prolonged wetness, severe drought, and very dry air.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh midday sun.
Water after the upper layer begins to dry; keep the root zone airy and avoid both prolonged saturation and repeated severe drought.
Chunky but moisture-balanced aroid mix with bark and mineral aeration.
Moderate to higher humidity is helpful.
No climbing support needed.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
