Alocasia Polly care

Alocasia x amazonica needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Alocasia x amazonica
Other names: African mask plant, Elephant ear, Amazonian elephant ear
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright indirect light. Direct sun burns the leaves.
Soil check: Every 4 to 7 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: High humidity
Feeding: Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a light, airy mix. Mix potting soil with perlite and bark.

Yellow leaves with a wet pot mean root rot. Water less and check the roots.
Fine webs and speckled leaves mean spider mites. Wipe the leaves and raise the humidity.
The plant may go dormant in winter and lose leaves. Water very little until spring.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.