Alocasia Polly 'African Mask' Live Plant
4" Pot
$21.00
Sale price
$21.00
Regular price
$28.00
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Alocasia Polly 'African Mask' Live Plant
$21.00
Sale price
$21.00
Regular price
$28.00
Alocasia 'Polly' (Alocasia × amazonica), also called the African Mask plant, is all about its dramatic, almost alien foliage — deep green, arrow-shaped leaves with bold, scalloped white veins. Eye-catching but a touch demanding, it rewards good care with striking, architectural leaves.
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Botanical Label
- Common name: Alocasia Polly 'African Mask'
- Botanical name: Alocasia × amazonica
- Pot size: 2", 4" or 6" nursery pot (choose at checkout)
- Light: Bright to medium, indirect; no harsh direct sun
- Water: when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry.
- Difficulty: Beginner-friendly to moderate.
- Growth style: Upright, self-heading tropical aroid.
- Mature size: Grows into a full, upright plant over time — mature size can vary by growing conditions.
- Lifespan: Can live for many years with regular care — varies by growing conditions.
- Pet safety: Not pet-safe — toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Keep out of reach of pets.
- Best for: Bright rooms, floors, tabletops, and shelves.
- Vibe/personality: Lush, tropical, jungle statement.
Curator's Note: Alocasia Polly 'African Mask' makes a real statement — bold, architectural foliage that grows more dramatic as it matures. It brings an instant jungle feel to a room while staying surprisingly easy to live with.
Why It Belongs in Your Collection
- Striking, tropical foliage that makes a statement
- Grows into a full, leafy, upright plant
- Pushes out bold new leaves as it matures
- Easy to propagate from stem cuttings
- Rewarding to watch grow and mature
- Adds a cozy, tropical feel to a room
Care Notes from the Greenhouse
- Light: Bright, indirect light keeps Alocasia Polly 'African Mask' looking its best, but it can tolerate medium indirect light. In lower light it grows more slowly. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
- Watering: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry — it likes to dry out a bit between waterings rather than stay soggy. Empty any saucer so the roots don't sit in water.
- Humidity: Loves higher humidity as a tropical aroid, but adapts to normal household humidity; extra humidity supports lush, healthy growth.
- Temperature: Typical room temperatures (roughly 65–85°F). Keep it away from cold drafts and heating or AC vents.
- Soil: A chunky, well-draining aroid mix (potting soil with bark and perlite) in a pot with drainage.
- Habit: Grows upright into a full, bushy plant — no moss pole needed; rotate it now and then for even, balanced growth.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer; pause in winter.
- Pruning: Trim to shape anytime; stem cuttings with a node root easily in water.
- Care tip: If lower leaves yellow or it looks sparse, check that it isn't overwatered and give it bright, indirect light.
Best Display Spots
- Floor or low plant stand: shows off its full, upright shape.
- Bright living-room corner: a leafy tropical accent.
- Near an east or north window: bright, indirect light without harsh sun.
- Tabletop or shelf (smaller plants): an easy pop of green.
- Office with good indirect light: low-fuss greenery.
Best For / Think Twice If
Best for:
- Philodendron and aroid fans
- Bright, indirect-light spots
- People who enjoy watching a plant grow and mature
- Statement-foliage lovers
- Beginners who want a full, leafy plant
Think twice if:
- Homes where pets may chew leaves — it is toxic to cats and dogs
- Very dark rooms
- Anyone who tends to overwater plants
- Shoppers wanting a trailing or hanging plant
Botanical Exhibit Notes
- It's a self-heading tropical aroid (family Araceae) — it grows upright into a full, bushy plant rather than climbing.
- Aroids like this are easy to propagate — a stem cutting with a node roots readily in water or soil.
- In good light it grows quickly through the warm months, pushing out fresh leaves.
- It grows from a central crown, filling out into a lush, leafy mound over time.
From Our Greenhouse to Your Home
Florida Plant ships across the continental U.S. Your plant ships from Florida and California, USA, carefully packed in its nursery pot with soil unless noted. Orders dispatch within 1–4 business days, early in the week so plants don't sit over a weekend in transit.
During cold weather, orders to colder areas are sent with a heat pack, and we may hold delivery to very cold areas until it's safe to ship. Every plant is backed by our 48-hour live-arrival guarantee — contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos if there's an issue.
Because this is a live plant, each one is unique — size, fullness, color, and shape vary naturally, and minor cosmetic imperfections can happen. Give your plant a little time to settle in after it arrives.
Plant Questions, Answered
How often should I water Alocasia Polly 'African Mask'?
Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. It prefers to dry out a little between waterings rather than stay soggy.
What kind of light does Alocasia Polly 'African Mask' need?
Bright, indirect light keeps Alocasia Polly 'African Mask' looking its best, but it can tolerate medium indirect light. In lower light it grows more slowly. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Is Alocasia Polly 'African Mask' pet safe?
No. Alocasia Polly 'African Mask' is considered toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Why are my Alocasia Polly 'African Mask' leaves yellowing or staying small?
Yellowing is often overwatering — let it dry a bit more between waterings; small leaves usually mean it wants more bright, indirect light.
Plant care at a glance
- Light
- Bright, indirect light
- Care level
- Easy