Alocasia Polly

Alocasia Polly

Alocasia amazonica 'Polly'
  • Striking arrow-shaped leaves with bold white veins
  • Compact size makes it perfect for desks, shelves, or small spaces
  • Tropical statement plant that adds instant drama indoors
Regular price$29.99
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The Alocasia Polly, also called the African Mask Plant, is one of the most eye-catching tropical houseplants you can grow. Its deep green, arrow-shaped leaves with bold white veining look almost sculpted, giving this plant a unique, exotic appeal. Growing 13″ to 16″ tall in its 1-pint nursery pot, the Alocasia Polly is the perfect size for desks, tabletops, or shelves. While it thrives indoors as a houseplant, it can also be enjoyed outdoors in USDA Zones 10–12 during the warmer months. If you’re searching for an Alocasia Polly for sale or want to add an Alocasia amazonica Polly houseplant to your collection, this compact beauty will deliver a bold statement in any space.

Why Choose Our Alocasia Polly?

Exotic Foliage: Arrow-shaped leaves with dramatic white veining make it a living work of art

Perfect Size: Compact 13″–16″ height makes it ideal for desks, tables, or small spaces

Easy Placement: Thrives indoors with bright, indirect light—perfect as a houseplant

Unique Accent: Adds bold, tropical character to any room or plant collection

Florida Grown: Hand-selected and shipped directly from our family nursery

Alocasia Polly Care

With its tropical origins, Alocasia Polly needs consistent light, water, and humidity to stay healthy. Follow these care guidelines to keep your plant thriving.

Sunlight: Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun that can scorch leaves

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 25–50% feels dry

Soil: Plant in well-draining potting mix to prevent soggy roots

Fertilizer: Feed lightly every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer

Hardiness: USDA Zones 10–12; bring indoors if temps drop below 60°F

Light: Place near an east- or west-facing window for bright, indirect light

Watering: Water weekly, ensuring the pot has drainage; reduce slightly in winter

Humidity: Loves higher humidity; mist regularly or place near a humidifier

Temperature: Keep above 60°F and away from cold drafts or heating vents

Pruning: Remove yellow or old leaves to maintain a healthy appearance

Repotting: Repot every 2 years or when roots outgrow the nursery pot

Pests: Watch for spider mites or mealybugs in dry conditions

Maintenance Tip: Rotate your plant weekly to promote even growth and light exposure

Alocasia Polly Care Guide

Expert Grower’s Tips for Alocasia Polly

Advice from our growing experts

Humidity Boost

Humidity Boost

Use a humidifier or group your Alocasia Polly with other plants to increase moisture in the air. This keeps its dramatic leaves healthy and prevents crisping edges.

Water Balance

Water Balance

Always check the top half of the soil before watering. Overwatering leads to root rot, while letting it dry out too much can cause leaves to droop.

Leaf Care

Leaf Care

Dust the leaves gently with a damp cloth to keep them glossy and photosynthesizing efficiently. Clean leaves also deter pests like spider mites.

These tips are based on 30+ years of professional growing experience at our Florida nursery.

Alocasia Polly FAQ

Mature Alocasia Polly plants usually reach 1 to 2 feet tall and wide, making them a compact but striking option for houseplant enthusiasts. Their size is manageable, yet the bold foliage ensures they still stand out. This balance makes them ideal for desks, shelves, or smaller living areas where space is limited.

No, Alocasia Polly is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals in the leaves. Ingesting even small amounts may cause irritation of the mouth, drooling, and stomach upset. Always keep this plant out of reach of pets and children for safety.

Yellow leaves may result from overwatering, insufficient light, or natural leaf aging. If only older leaves are yellowing, it’s often a normal growth cycle. However, if multiple leaves are affected, adjust watering frequency and check your plant’s light exposure.

This variety is considered a slow to moderate grower, unlike larger Alocasia relatives. With proper light, warmth, and humidity, it will send out new leaves periodically throughout the year. Growth tends to speed up during spring and summer when conditions are ideal.

Yes, Alocasia Polly thrives outdoors in USDA Zones 10–12 where temperatures remain warm year-round. In cooler climates, you can place it outside during summer months to enjoy the fresh air and humidity. Always bring it back indoors before nighttime temperatures drop below 60°F.

Water when the top 25–50% of soil feels dry, typically once per week indoors. Outdoor plants in warmer climates may require more frequent watering, especially in summer. Always ensure your pot has proper drainage to prevent root rot.

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WOW!!! This is a real milkweed plant, healthy as all get up! Well packaged! Love that it's a Plant Box!!! Delivery person can see clearly that they should handle safely and deliver it asap!!! My caterpillars will have lots of food so they can grow to be beautiful Monarchs 😍

Ingi
New Bern, NC
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Tropical Plant came through with the shipping. I ordered this plant the night of July 24th it was shipped 25, 2025 and delivered July 27th...OUTSTANDING! The Thai Constellation I ordered arrived in awesome condition. Very healthy and lush. Suffice it to say I will be ordering from this shop again. Top notch across the board.

William
Galveston, TX
★★★★★

This shop has the most fantastic, healthy, gorgeous plants. I am a repeat customer and have never been disappointed. In fact the plants have always exceeded my expectation and plants are often much larger than expected. Packaging is some of the most professional I've seen, with not one leaf damaged. I'll be back for more.

Kelly
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★

Beautiful healthy plant and great size too! This is my first purchase and I couldn’t be happier. Now I need the tree version. Thank you for such a great plant.

Paula
Chicago, IL
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Okay so if you are looking for a happy healthy plant. This is who to get it from. It has already started blooming again. I've already had two neighbors ask where I got it from and referred them to you. Cannot recommend this seller enough

Philip
Crofton, MD
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Gorgeous plant, arrived perfect and healthy. I keep coming back as this nursery delivers perfection every time. Very quick shipping and expertly packed. The best!!

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