AT A GLANCE
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 most beautifully on one bright location without direct sunlight. A location in the immediate vicinity of the window, where curtains filter direct sun rays, is very suitable. These location criteria sum up other important framework conditions:
- Alocasia Polly needs 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.
- Caused cold drafts at the Alocasia location yellow leaves, dry heating air produces brown leaf tips.
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Is Alocasia Polly suitable for a location on the balcony?
In the summer months, Alocasia Polly is happy about a location on the balcony, provided the temperatures allow it. Choose one sheltered location, so that the foliage plant does not fall over. A bright place with indirect sunlight is ideal, because blazing sun causes irreversible damage to the decorative leaves sunburn.
It is best to do without a saucer outside so that no excess rainwater accumulates in the substrate and waterlogging occurs.
Tip
Easy-care Alocasia species are site-tolerant
A good alternative to the demanding Alocasia amazonica 'Polly' easy care Pfeilblatt species, such as Alocasia sanderiana, also called Sander's Pfeilblatt. An Alocasia sanderiana is satisfied with a room-warm place in the penumbra, protected from cold drafts. After a phase of acclimatization, the good-natured arum plant (Araceae) also tolerates a shady location with a light intensity of 800 to 1,000 lux.
