Alocasia Polly (Elephant's Ear) D17

Alocasia Polly is a perennial plant with large, arrow-shaped, dark green leaves with white or cream spots. The leaves are glossy, smooth and end in a sharp tip. The plant can grow up to a height of about 50-60 centimeters. It is a plant originating from Southeast Asia and is part of the Araceae family.

Alocasia Polly is a decorative plant, popular for its impressive leaves, which are used in floral arrangements or as an indoor plant. Its leaves also have air purifying properties, being able to eliminate toxic substances from the air inside homes or offices.

Care instructions:
Location: bright area, protected from the sun's rays. It can tolerate a less lit area quite well.
Watering: water when the substrate is dry. It is recommended to administer small amounts of water.
The substrate: well drained. It can be a combination of peat with perlite.
Temperature: 15 - 28 degrees Celsius
Fertilization: during the growing season, apply a balanced fertilizer diluted 1/2.
Humidity: ideal >60%
Pruning: remove damaged or yellowed leaves.

Note: Alocasia is a sensitive plant. Therefore, it is possible to receive these plants with some defects on the leaves, but these do not affect the viability of the plant.

Height with pots included approx. 40 cm