Description
Elephant Ears (Alocasia)→African Mask (Alocasia ‘Polly’)
Elephant’s Ear
Amazonian Elephant Ear |
African Mask |
Alocasia x amazonica ‘Polly’ |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Glossy, deep green accented with attractive white to light green veining |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Flower Time: | Summer Other: Seasonal. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Parentage: | Sport of: Amazonica |