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Alocasia 'Polly'

CATEGORY  Alocasia

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Dwarf habit
  • Well known
  • Great interior plant
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HEIGHT:

1-2 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Shade
· Partial Shade

ZONE:

9-11

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Interiorscape
· Mass Plantings
· Dishgardens
· Rock Garden

FEATURES:

· Great Foliage

EXPOSURE:

· Full Shade
· Partial Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Well-drained, moderately dry
· Dry Going into Night

HABIT:

· Self Heading

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Black
· Silver

A dwarf selection of Alocasia found by Denis Rotolante of Silver Krome Gardens in 1993. It is much smaller than Alocasia amazonica but more durable and compact. This plant is ideal for 4-6" production. The upper surface of the leaf is dark green and the midrib is typically a lime-white color. The primary lateral veins are surrounded by white-silver zones. The lower surface is typically matte purple with green-white midrib and major lateral veins.

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Interiorscape
· Mass Plantings
· Dishgardens
· Rock Garden

FEATURES:

· Great Foliage

EXPOSURE:

· Full Shade
· Partial Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Well-drained, moderately dry
· Dry Going into Night

HABIT:

· Self Heading

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Black
· Silver

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 12-14 weeks
6" Crop Time: 14-18 weeks
8" Crop Time: 16-20 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5