Elephants Ear

One of the more striking plants of the Alocasia family, this is definitely a crowd favorite. The deep colored leaves contrasted by the almost silver veins really make this a unique plant to add to your collection.

Common Names: Elephants Ear, African Mask

Botanical Name: Alocasia X amazonica ‘Polly’

Care tips for a happy plant!

Light: Medium to bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight will scorch their leaves, and low light will make them wilt.

Soil: regular potting soil - we use Happy Frog

Water: Weekly watering sessions, keeping their soil moist, but not wet.

Humidity: High humidity! If you don’t have a humidifier close by, definitely mist their leaves frequently!

Temperature: They thrive in warmer temperatures, the mid 70’s are ideal.

Toxicity: Toxic to pets and humans if consumed.