Alocasia Polly — Elephant Ear
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light. Its dark leaves with silver veins are sensitive to direct sunlight, which could burn them.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, Alocasia is toxic to pets if ingested.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Alocasia Polly — Elephant Ear
🌿 Dark green foliage with silver-white veins • 🎨 Spectacular graphic arrow shape • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy to care for • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
Alocasia Polly, also called Elephant Ear or Alocasia Amazonica, is a graphic and elegant indoor plant known for its shiny dark green foliage with very pronounced silver-white veins that create a striking and spectacular contrast. This fascinating plant features arrow-shaped leaves with wavy edges that bring a touch of contemporary sophistication and freshness to your urban jungle.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Alocasia is a plant from the Araceae family that naturally grows in humid, shaded undergrowth. The 'Polly' (Amazonica) variety is especially appreciated for its spectacular graphic foliage with very marked silver-white veins that create a striking visual effect and its compact habit perfect for small spaces. It is perfect for offices, shelves, small spaces, or as a graphic accent in your urban jungle. As a bonus, Alocasia is a depolluting plant that purifies the air and brings a refined tropical touch.
Which Alocasia variety to choose?
The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Polly stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Alocasia Polly (Amazonica) (this plant): dark green foliage with very pronounced silver-white veins, graphic arrow shape, compact habit. Classic graphic version.
- Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage with marked veins. Elegant compact version.
- Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage evolving to green. Spectacular colored version.
- Alocasia Silver Dragon: metallic silver foliage with very pronounced veins, compact habit. Metallic silver version.
- Alocasia Dragon Scale: thick foliage with silver veins resembling dragon scales. Premium textured version.
- Alocasia Jacklyn: deeply lobed foliage with embossed texture, prehistoric look. Rare lobed version.
- Alocasia Lukiwan: silver foliage with dark green veins, compact habit. Rare silver version.
- Alocasia Cucullata: shiny green heart-shaped foliage, sturdy. Easy green version.
- Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage. Decorative stem version.
- Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple underside. Elegant two-tone version.
Why choose the Alocasia Polly? If you're looking for an Alocasia with spectacular graphic foliage featuring very pronounced silver-white veins creating a striking contrast in a compact size, the Polly is the perfect choice. It is the most popular and accessible variety to start with Alocasias.
Exhibition & placement
The Alocasia Polly enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and pronounced silver-white veins. It tolerates partial shade but prefers bright exposure to reveal the full beauty of its graphic contrast.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun.
- Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, living room, or room with window without direct sun.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more brilliant the silver-white veins and the more spectacular the contrast.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow and silver-white veins.
The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its dark green foliage and spectacular silver-white veins and its graphic arrow shape, the Alocasia Polly brings a touch of contemporary sophistication and freshness to your urban jungle. It creates a graphic and elegant focal point.
- To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Peperomia, or other plants with graphic foliage to create a sophisticated and contrasting urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black) or woven basket to highlight the graphic foliage.
- Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, or living room to add a touch of sophistication.
The graphic foliage with silver-white veins creates a spectacular effect that brings sophistication and freshness to your plant decor.
Verdeia tips
- Provide bright indirect light: to keep its dark green foliage vibrant and its silvery-white veins.
- Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their shiny glow and spectacular veins.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
- Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
- Enjoy its compact size: the Alocasia Polly is perfect for small spaces and shelves.
A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Polly captivates with its dark green foliage and spectacular silvery-white veins creating a striking graphic contrast. A classic plant ideal for bringing sophistication and freshness to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Alocasia × amazonica 'Polly'
- Common name: Alocasia Polly, Alocasia Amazonica, Elephant Ear
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia (hybrid)
- Adult size: up to 50–60 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Graphic / Contemporary / Elegant
- Particularity: dark green foliage with very pronounced silvery-white veins, spectacular graphic arrow shape, wavy edges, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, compact habit, moderate growth
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silvery-white veins and the density of the foliage naturally vary.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.