With its dark green, arrow-shaped leaves and silvery-white leaf veins, Alocasia Polly is the epitome of a magnificent houseplant. The right conditions are crucial for a well-groomed, flawless appearance. You can read about the location where an Alocasia Polly can be optimally displayed here.
Which location is optimal for an Alocasia Polly?
The ideal location for an Alocasia Polly is a bright place with indirect sunlight and room temperatures between 18° and 28° Celsius. High humidity of at least 60 percent and protection from drafts and direct sun are also important for their growth.
Where is the optimal location for my Alocasia Polly?
An Alocasia amazonica Polly, Alocasia 'Polly' for short, thrives best in abright location without direct sunlight. A location in close proximity to the window, where curtains filter direct sunlight, is very suitable. These location criteria get to the heart of other important framework conditions:
- Alocasia Polly requires a room temperature between 18° and 28° Celsius all year round.
- The minimum temperature is 15° Celsius.
- High humidity desired of at least 60 percent.
- Cold drafts at the Alocasia location cause yellow leaves, dry heating air produces brown leaf tips.
Is Alocasia Polly suitable for a balcony location?
In the summer months, Alocasia Polly is happy to be placed on the balcony, if the temperatures allow it. Choose awind-protected location so that the decorative foliage plant does not tip over. A bright place with indirect sunlight is ideal, as blazing sun causes irreversible sunburn on the attractive leaves.
It is best not to use a saucer outside so that excess rainwater does not collect in the substrate and waterlogging occurs.
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Easy-care Alocasia species are location-tolerant
A good alternative to the demanding Alocasia amazonica 'Polly' are easy-care arrowleaf species, such as Alocasia sanderiana, also called Sander's arrowleaf. An Alocasia sanderiana is content with a place at room temperature in partial shade, protected from cold drafts. After a period of acclimatization, the good-natured arum plant (Araceae) also tolerates a shady location with a light intensity of 800 to 1,000 lux.
