Time for fresh soil: Alocasia Repotting Set – 10 l compost + 250 ml fertiliser.
24.95 € Bought separately: 28.80 €.
Best repotted in spring when new growth starts.
Delivery time: In stock · 1–3 days (DE)
Incl. VAT, plus shipping costs
Alocasia · Elephant ear
Alocasia · Alocasia × mortfontanensis 'Polly' (im Handel oft „Alocasia amazonica“)
Indoor
Partial shade
HouseplantMedium
What your Alocasia needs
In November: Reduced care
Has your Alocasia been in the same soil for more than a year?
Repotting
Feeding
Fertiliser is enough: Alocasia fertiliser 250 ml.
9.85 € ( 39.40 €/ l)
Feed every 2–3 weeks.
Your Alocasia is resting now – start feeding again in March.
For several plants: Twin pack · 18.95 €.
Delivery time: In stock · 1–3 days (DE)
Incl. VAT, plus shipping costs
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Profile
Plant group
Tropical foliage plant for warm interiors
Growth & habit
Upright, long-stalked leaves arising from a short rhizome; no woody trunk.
Foliage
Arrow-shaped leaves; on 'Polly' dark green with silvery-green veins, wavy margins and often reddish undersides.
Family
Arum family (Araceae)
Origin
The genus is native to tropical and subtropical Asia to eastern Australia. 'Polly' is a hybrid raised in France with no wild occurrence.
Height
Usually 30–60 cm as a houseplant; the hybrid reaches 30–120 cm according to NC State.
Bloom
Small creamy-white spadix in a pale green spathe; rare indoors.
Toxicity
Toxic: all parts contain calcium oxalate crystals. Swallowing irritates the mouth and throat; sap may irritate skin and eyes. Keep away from children, cats and dogs; wear gloves when repotting.
Care calendar
Guidance for Germany and Central Europe. Position, weather, species and cultivar shift these windows; indoor and container plants also depend on their winter conditions.
Your seasonal care plan
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Check moisture
Let the top layer dry slightly, then water thoroughly and drain off excess.
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Feed active growth
Months: Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Feed only during active growth, every 2–3 weeks according to the label. Follow the product dosage.
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Refresh the root space
Months: Mar · Apr · May
Repot into a loose, free-draining medium in spring when roots fill the pot; separate offsets at the same time.
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Care through the darker months
Months: Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb
Keep warm (not below about 18 °C) and bright, water sparingly and do not feed. Avoid cold draughts.
Highlighted months are guidance, not fixed dates. Observe the plant, root ball and weather; water, feed and repot according to actual need.
Seasonal care intensity
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seasonal guidance for Germany. Needs depend on location, weather and species. Check moisture in winter too; these markers are not a feeding schedule.
Peak care
Active
Reduced care
Care tips
- Provide bright light without direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
- Keep the medium evenly slightly moist and never leave the pot standing in water.
- Water less in winter; losing the odd leaf at that time is normal.
Fruit & seeds
Fruit and seed formation
Berries after pollination are unusual indoors.
Harvest and use
Not a food crop. Do not eat any part of the plant.
Plant knowledge at a glance
Position, benefits & character
Position & soil
Warm and bright without direct sun. Use a loose, free-draining medium and avoid waterlogging.
Distinctive features
New leaves appear one after another; older leaves are often shed as they do. Leaf turnover is not a care failure.
Benefits
Striking leaf shape and venation for bright living spaces.
Partners & symbioses
Group with other warmth-loving aroids, leaving space for air and inspection.
Pruning & growth habit
Upright, long-stalked leaves arising from a short rhizome; no woody trunk.
1. Dead leaves
Remove yellowed leaves once they have dried, cutting the stalk close to the base.
Nursery forms
This overview explains nursery supply forms. It does not indicate current availability in the GREEN24 shop.
Container-grown
Common formRooted potted plant; check firm stalks, healthy pale roots and clean leaf undersides.
Young plant
Common formSmall young plants develop into larger specimens with suitable light and warmth.
Propagation & grafting
Propagation
Separate offsets or daughter corms when repotting; each division needs its own roots.
Grafting
Alocasia is not grafted. Division is the practical method; a detached leaf will not root.
Species & cultivars
Alocasia 'Polly'
Compact, dark green leaves with silvery-green veins.
Alocasia 'Bambino'
Dwarf form with pale veins.
Alocasia 'Ivory Coast'
Silvery-green veins; stalks turn pale pink with age.
Pests & diseases
These signs support an initial assessment. Different causes may look alike; choose a treatment only after identifying the problem.
Spider mites
In dry heated air, check leaf undersides for fine webbing and pale speckling.
Rot from overwatering
Too much water leads to root and stem rot. Check the medium before watering.
Yellow leaves
Check for over- or underwatering and too little light; the odd old leaf is normal.
Hardiness · USDA
Warm indoor cultivation all year
Frost-tender. Keep indoors all year in Germany; the USDA zone applies only to outdoor growing in warm climates.
- Alocasia × mortfontanensis
- USDA 10a–12bNC State USDA range for outdoor cultivation in a warm climate.
USDA zones describe long-term average winter extremes. Containers, young plants, wet soil, wind and late frost need separate consideration.
Understand USDA zones and maps →A closer look
Botanical features vary with age, species and cultivar.