Alocasia Polly
The Alocasia Polly is a fan favorite around here. It gets its nickname of African Mask from the strong veins running though its large, arrow shaped leaves. The Alocasia Polly is tropical in origin, loving high heat and humidity. The light requirements include medium light to very bright, indirect light. These plants will survive in shade, but not put on much growth, so buy big if you are going for summer planters in the shade. We LOVE these for summer arrangements in MN!
Try to water often and be certain to keep these plants fed weekly in the stronger growing seasons (June-August in Minnesota).
Pairs well with blue star ferns and hot pink or white impatiens.
