Alocasia 'Polly' frangipani In its natural habitat it

In its natural habitat it is semi-epiphytic so it definitely requires very porous

Fruit is ready to harvest from December and through January

bushy shrub that produces green foliage and mauve lavender bracts that bloom for most of the year

a tree trunk to twine around

This plant is a beautifully compact size

Alocasia 'Polly' frangipani In its natural habitat itThe stunning dark green, arrow shaped leaves of the Alocasia 'Polly' contrast beautifully with her silver white veins, making this a truly striking plant. Alocasia are in the Aroid family (Araceae), which can be easily propagated in water because they have a semi aquatic, swamp dwelling ancestry. Plants in the genus Alocasia are best grown in part shade, filtered sun or bright indirect light in consistently moist, organically rich, well drained soils