Giant Dioon alpinia Dark green leaves contrast against

Dark green leaves contrast against deep plum coloured bracts

and for good reason

tropical plant characterised by its woody stems and glossy green leaves that sport a bold yellow stripe down the centre

Which is exactly the case with 'Polly' which carries the scientific name Alocasia × amazonica which simply tells us it's an Alocasia hybrid with the epithet 'amazonica' which you might think would suggest it comes from the Amazon region

cross pollinate with Avocado ‘Bacon

Giant Dioon alpinia Dark green leaves contrast againstThe Giant Dioon or Dioon spinulosum can eventually grow to become on of the tallest Cycads in the world and it also happens to be one of the most cold hardy, so is very well suited to outdoor growing in most parts of NZ. Native to Mexico, it has a lush crown of stiff, light green fronds, pointed at the tips. While slow growing, it will one day repay your patience and eventually steal the show in your garden, especially if it gives you seed comes which