Full Specimen Plate
Alocasia amazonica 'Polly'
Amazonian Elephant Ear
Quick Facts
Morphology
About
Alocasia amazonica 'Polly' is a highly popular dwarf cultivar selection of the artificial hybrid Alocasia × amazonica (a cross between Alocasia sanderiana and Alocasia watsoniana). It is universally loved for its dramatic, highly geometric foliage. The arrow-shaped (sagittate) leaves feature deeply scalloped wavy margins, and display a glossy, dark forest-green to near-black surface. This dark backdrop is brilliantly contrasted by bold, raised silver-white primary veins and margins, making it an iconic statement plant.
Collector Popularity Review
Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Alocasia amazonica 'Polly' (Amazonian Elephant Ear) is ranked as Common rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.
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Before You Buy
Shared checklist for Alocasia × amazonica and its cultivated forms
- Widely available and inexpensive — be cautious of pricing that implies rarity for the plain hybrid
- For named sports (Polly, Bambino, Venom), confirm the leaf texture/size matches the specific named form
- Check the corm/base is firm, not soft or foul-smelling
Propagation Guide
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Shared across every form of Alocasia × amazonica — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.
2-3 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Produces basal offsets readily, propagated by division rather than seed — the named sports (Polly, Bambino, Venom) are all maintained through vegetative propagation/tissue culture to preserve their distinct mutations.
Care Guide
Growing Conditions
General care shared across all forms of Alocasia × amazonica — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.
Chunky, fast-draining aroid mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% potting compost, 10% charcoal.
Allow the top 2-3cm of substrate to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter.
60-80%.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 3-4 weeks during active growth.
Every 12-18 months, or when offsets crowd the pot.
Common Problems
Sudden leaf loss / dormancy
Natural seasonal response
Reduce watering and wait for new growth in spring
Root/corm rot
Overwatering combined with dense substrate
Repot into fresh dry chunky mix and reduce watering
Spider mites
Low humidity and still air
Increase humidity and treat with insecticidal soap