Alocasia Polly (Elephant Ear)
Scientific name : Alocasia × amazonica
💡 Express care tip:
Alocasia Polly needs warmth and high ambient humidity. Don't worry, it naturally goes dormant if the temperature drops.
Frequent Symptoms & Problems for Alocasia Polly (Elephant Ear)
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Alocasia Polly (Elephant Ear) : Yellow Leaves (Chlorosis)
The Alocasia often struggles to maintain more than a few leaves simultaneously: it frequently sacrifices its oldest leaf to produce a new one. However, generalized yellowing indicates excess water in the rhizomes.
Alocasia Polly (Elephant Ear) : Brown or Black Spots
The dark, textured, and velvety foliage of the Alocasia Polly is hyper-sensitive to cryptogamic (fungal) diseases that develop on wet leaves.
Alocasia Polly (Elephant Ear) : Dry or Brown Leaf Edges
Native to the tropical forests of Asia, the Alocasia requires high humidity (ideally >60%). In a dry atmosphere, the characteristic tip and edges of the 'Polly' leaf scorch.
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