Alocasia Polly 12Ø 30cm

Alocasia Polly Care Guide

Alocasia Polly is a compact and very popular variety with dark green, glossy, arrow-shaped leaves adorned with prominent white veins. Its dramatic appearance and compact size make it an ideal choice for smaller spaces, shelves, and windowsills. It is a classic houseplant.

💧 Watering Keep the substrate evenly moist – water when the top layer (approx. 2–3 cm) is dry. It does not tolerate complete drying out or overwatering. Note: Use room temperature, standing water – chlorine and fluoride from tap water can cause brown leaf tips.

☀️ Light Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Avoid direct sun, which can burn the leaves.

• Lack of light will cause it to lose color intensity and slow its growth.

🌡️ Temperature and Air

• Ideal temperature: 18–28 °C.

• Cold: Does not tolerate temperatures below 15 °C or drafts.

• Humidity: Requires high air humidity (above 60%). Mist regularly or place on a tray with moist pebbles. During the heating season, we recommend a humidifier – dry air causes brown leaf tips.

🌿 Fertilizing During the growing season (spring–summer), fertilize once a month with a liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength. Skip fertilizing completely in winter.

🧻 Substrate and Repotting Requires light, humus-rich, and well-draining substrate – a peat-based mix with perlite is ideal. Repot in spring when the roots fill the pot, always only one size larger.

⚠️ Warning Alocasia is toxic to pets and children if ingested. Keep out of their reach.