How do you care for Alocasia Polly?

How do you care for Alocasia Polly?

Alocasia Polly enjoy weekly watering sessions and frequent misting, keeping their soil moist but not wet. In winter, we recommend allowing the top 2′ of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering and root rot.

Does Alocasia need a lot of sunlight?

Alocasias need bright, but indirect light. This is due to the plant’s natural habitat, on the forest floor beneath the tree canopy. Direct sun will cause the leaves to burn, so avoid placing your Alocasia in a spot where it’ll be exposed to direct sun for a prolonged period.

Can I put my Alocasia in direct sunlight?

A position with lots of bright indirect light is fine, although if you can get some direct sun for part of the day your plant will grow much faster. If you have a moderately lit space and no direct sun, Alocasias such as wentii or amazonica have a lower light tolerance due to the purple undersides on their leaves!

How do you take care of Alocasia indoors?

Your Alocasia prefers warm temperatures between 65–85°F. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes. Feed every month in the spring and summer with half-strength, all-purpose indoor plant fertilizer such as our All Purpose Fertilizer (20-20-20). No fertilizer is needed in the fall and winter months.

Is Alocasia Polly an indoor plant?

While a compact plant, great for indoor spaces, the plant can grow overall to about 3 feet high and 3 feet wide. Indoor Care: Having some specific needs, the Alocasia Polly likes warm environments, humidity, and damp soil. Thriving conditions include a moderately bright spot with no direct sunlight.

Can Alocasia live indoors?

Fortunately for indoor gardeners, Alocasias can grow well in pots, provided they get enough humidity and light. These plants are well known for their beautiful foliage and can brighten up any indoor space. This makes them a real treat to have in your home if you can care for them properly.

Is Alocasia hard to care for?

Alocasia are semi-demanding plants that grow well in indirect light with temperatures of 60°F to 80°F and 60-70% humidity. Water once per week during the warm months and once every few weeks during the winter. During active growth, fertilize once per month. They are not hard to grow.

What window should Alocasia be in?

Yes the Alocasia does need sun but it doesn’t need direct sunlight. Instead the Alocasia prefers indirect light to even partial shade. An east or west facing windowsill if perfect for an Alocasia but keep an eye on your plant to make sure it’s not receiving too much or too little light.

How many hours of light does Alocasia need?

Light. Elephant ear must get enough sun. It needs more than most house plants, but, although it should be in the sun for at least 6 – 8 hours of every day, the light needs to be indirect or filtered. If you can find the right balance, the light will encourage rapid growth and make the leaves even bolder.

What window should I put my Alocasia Polly in?

Alocasia ‘Polly’ needs medium light conditions to survive. It does best near a window with bright, indirect light. A northern-facing window creates the perfect conditions in most homes. Direct sunlight will scorch the leaves and should be avoided.

Is Alocasia easy to care for?

Is Alocasia good for indoors?

What is the easiest Alocasia to care for?

Probably the most common alocasia you’ll see at the nursery, ‘Polly’ is one of the easiest alocasia cultivars to grow indoors and one of the most striking. With rich green leaves touched with silvery veins and purple undersides, ‘Polly’ is a standout in any houseplant collection.

Can Alocasia survive indoor?

Alocasia plants are native to warm, tropical forests and jungles where they grow on the forest floor. Species of Alocasia don’t survive cold winters or dry, arid conditions. However, they grow well in pots indoors as long as they get enough light and humidity.

How do you make Alocasia happy?

Alocasia Amazonica Light Requirements These plants need bright indirect light to do their best. A little bit of morning sun or filtered sunlight is great, but keep this plant away from harsh, direct sunlight. This is definitely a plant that you do need to keep very close to a window.

How fast do Alocasia Polly grow?

Alocasia Polly Growth Rate This plant is a fast grower. It can grow an average of 1 to 2 leaves every month, although smaller plants less often. Alocasia Polly can grow new leaves as quickly as it drops them.

When should I repot Alocasia Polly?

When to Repot. Repot your Alocasia Polly when roots have filled the pot so much that it has become root bound, you usually see roots growing from the drainage holes on the bottom. Every two to three years, the soil will have lost all of its nutrients and will need to be replaced with fresh potting soil.