Alocasia Polly Care

Alocasia Polly does not like drought, so you need to water the plant when the topsoil dries out. In winter, the plant needs less frequent watering. You need to ensure no water remains in the pallet; otherwise, the plant's roots may begin to rot.

This plant does not need special pruning. You can remove darkened or severely yellowed parts of the plant. Be careful! The juice of the plant can cause burning and irritation on the skin.

Alocasia Polly needs feeding every 2-4 weeks. You need to fertilize the soil with potassium and nitrogen from the beginning of spring until the end of summer. In autumn and winter, the plant needs phosphate fertilizers. At this time of the year, you can fertilize less often - about once a month.

You need to remember the foliage of Alocasia Polly fades due to lack of light because this plant is tropical and loves the sun. Although the leaves of Alocasia x Amazonica look hardy, the hot summer sun can damage them. You should better place the plant container in an east or west window.

Gardeners recommend using drainage for Alocasia Polly. To prepare the soil, you can use orchid soil by adding some peat and garden soil. The composition of the soil should include such components as humus, sand, and leafy soil.

Alocasia Polly propagates by root division, seeds, and cuttings. The most reliable method is root division. Gardeners recommend germinating rooted tubers in a sphagnum substrate at 73-77 degrees Fahrenheit (23-25 degrees Celsius).

In summer, the best temperature for your Alocasia x Amazonica is 70-78 degrees Fahrenheit (22-26 degrees Celsius). When the flower is at rest in winter, you can reduce the temperature to 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 Celsius). Remember, you have to protect the plant from sudden temperature changes and cold drafts.

You only need to consider the size of the plant's root system. The pot must also have a drainage hole and a drip tray. The rest of the container selection criteria are not important for this plant.

Despite the name, Alocasia x Amazonica has nothing to do with the Amazon rainforest. The homeland of plants from the genus Alocasia is Southeast Asia.