American Plant Exchange
Alocasia Polly
Introduce the Alocasia Polly, also known as the African Mask plant, a striking houseplant with arrowhead-shaped leaves featuring prominent white veins against dark green foliage. This plant is celebrated for its low maintenance and effective air-purifying qualities. It thrives in bright, indirect light with consistently moist soil and prefers temperatures between 65-85°F. Growing up to 2 feet tall, it's suitable for USDA zones 10-12 outdoors. Please note, it is mildly toxic if ingested by humans or animals.
$27.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
9276
/ 9473
#9276 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Mature Height
24
/ inches
Who it's for
- Dramatic Appearance
- Compact Growth Habit
- Unique Leaf Texture
Who should skip it
- High Humidity Requirements
- Pest Susceptibility
- Dormancy Risk
Key Specs
Mature Height
24 inches
Pot Diameter
6 inches
Ideal Temperature Range
65-85°F
USDA Hardiness Zones
10-12
Care Difficulty
Easy
Toxicity
Toxic to pets and mildly toxic to humans if ingested
Air Purifying
Yes
Fragrance
None
Features
- Striking dark green foliage with white veins
- Low maintenance care requirements
- Effective air purification qualities
- Reaches a mature height of up to 2 feet
- Requires bright indirect light
- Prefers moist soil conditions
- Ideal temperature range of 65-85°F
- Mildly toxic if ingested
What customers say
Customers generally express satisfaction with the Alocasia Polly from AmericanPlantExchange, frequently praising the robust packaging that ensures safe arrival. The plant's initial aesthetic appeal is a major highlight; reviewers note vibrant health and the species' characteristic deep green, velvety leaves and striking white veins. Value is perceived as good due to the generous size relative to cost. However, satisfaction is occasionally tempered by reports of minor cosmetic damage from transit and, more critically, the presence of common pests like spider mites upon delivery. While the seller excels in logistics and presentation, buyers should anticipate the Alocasia's demanding care needs and necessary postarrival pest inspection. The positive initial experience usually outweighs these minor hurdles.
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