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Alocasia - Poly
- Botanical Name: Alocasia Amazonica
- Origins: Asia
- Light: High Light
- Watering: Every 2 to 7 Days
- Growth Speed: Medium
- Grower: Novice
- Style: Table Top, Standing
- Home Decor: Contemporary
- Variety Code: 597
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Product Description - Poly
There are over 100 species of Alocasia known to science and all are naturally found in the geographical region composed of Southeast Asia and neighboring island nations of the Pacific Ocean. No Alocasia species has ever been found naturally in Central America, the Caribbean, or South America including the Amazon basin although some species have been imported and now thrive in the area.
Alocasia Amazonica is a hybrid member of the scientific family Araceae popularly known as aroids. Alocasia Poly (Alocasia Amazonica) is a hybrid of Alocasia longiloba Miq. (formerly known as the synonym A. watsoniana Hort.) x Alocasia sanderiana Hort. Alocasia Amazonica is not a species, does not grow naturally in any native rain forest, is not from the Amazon and the name should never be used in either the italicized form or with single quotations since it is neither a published species nor a registered cultivar. The name Alocasia Amazonica is simply a made up name created by grower Salvadore Mauro used as a common name for a hybridized cultivated plant created in the 1950's. The Alocasia can be as tall as 4 feet but typically is only 2 to 3 feet in height. The plant will reach a more impressive height in bright light.
Plant Care
Alocasia Amazonica is easy to grow if the conditions plant requires are provided. This hybridized specimen will not do well as a "house plant" on the interior of a home unless it is receiving at least moderately bright light. If grown in too low light the Alocasia often looses much of its green color on the upper surface of the leaf and becomes almost black. In low room light, especially without water, the plant is likely to simply droop, loose the color, and die a slow death. Alocasia Amazonica will grow well in medium filtered light but may not stay as happy as it will in brighter lighting. Full sun may not be advisable in some areas where the summer sun is extremely hot and brilliant.
If grown in direct, or near direct sunlight, this plant can require a great deal of water. Alocasia Amazonica can be watered on a regular basis. This is a hybrid of parent plants which often grow near water and enjoy having their roots in damp soil. The best growing media for this plant is a well aerated soil that can drain quickly. Keep the soil evenly damp but not soggy at all times. Do not allow your plant to dry out completely. Like many Alocasia sp., if planted outdoors Alocasia Amazonica will often go dormant when the temperatures drop below 12.75C (55 degrees F) and you may not see it for some months until spring and warmer weather returns. In most cases the plant will grow again once the temperatures rise and stabilize again. The plant will not tolerate a freeze.
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