Alocasia 'Polly'

Growing Information

Temp: below 45°F plant may go dormant

Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80% shade

Soil: aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss

Mature Height: 1-2'

Pot Size: 4-6"

Hardiness: Zone 9

Major Pests: Mites
(Control: Avid, Pentac, and Kelthane)

Diseases: Alternaria, Botrytis Blight, Anthractnose, Phytophthora/Pythium Rot, Rhizoctonia Root and Stem Rot, and Xanthomonas Blight

Origin: NA

A dwarf selection of Alocasia founded by Dennis Rotaloute of Silver Krome Gardens in 1993. It is much smaller than amazonica but more durable and compact. This plant is ideal for 4” and 6” production. The upper surface of the leaf is dark green and the midrib is typically a lime-white color. The primary lateral veins are surrounded by white-silver zones. The lower surface is typically matte purple with green-white midrib and major lateral veins.

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