Exotic Organic Farm
Coimbatore, India
Glossy, arrow-shaped dark-green leaves cut with bold pale veins and scalloped edges. A striking foliage plant for a bright, warm, humid spot.
Rare varietyHard-to-find plants, not common nursery stock.
Sold by a Coimbatore farmExotic Organic Farm, Kuppanur, Coimbatore.
Suited to Indian climateCare notes written for Indian heat, monsoon and humidity.
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Alocasia × amazonica is a hybrid, usually described as a cross between two Southeast Asian rainforest species, Alocasia longiloba and Alocasia sanderiana, developed by a US nursery around the 1950s. It is often sold as 'Alocasia Polly' and is now one of the best-known statement plants among foliage lovers.
Its leaves are dark and glossy with prominent pale veins, and it is naturally at home in warm, humid conditions, which suits much of India. It grows from a rhizome and may go semi-dormant when it is cold or dark, which is normal.
| Botanical name | Alocasia × amazonica |
| Common name | Alocasia Amazonica, elephant ear, African mask plant |
| Native to | Hybrid of Southeast Asian species |
| Plant type | Tropical foliage perennial from rhizomes |
| Mature size | 40–60 cm in a pot, more with age |
| Flowering in India | Rare, usually warm months; indoor plants seldom bloom |
| Flower | Small pale spathe with a spadix, not ornamental |
| Light | Bright indirect light |
| Temperature | 20–32°C; below 15°C it slows down |
| Difficulty | Moderate — likes steady warmth and humidity |
Written for India's heat, humidity and monsoon. These are general guidelines; adjust to your city, balcony and season, and message us if you want advice for your location.
Place it near a bright window or under shade-net. Direct sun burns the leaves; low light causes weak, leggy growth.
Water when the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry. Overwatering and rot are the main causes of losing an Alocasia.
Use a mix of cocopeat, perlite, orchid bark and compost, in a pot with large drainage holes.
Mist or group it with other plants. Dry air encourages spider mites and crisp edges.
Feed a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two weeks in the warm growing season.
In low light or cooler weather it may drop leaves and rest. Water less and it will push new leaves when warm.
It can, but rarely, and the flowers are not the attraction. A mature, well-grown plant may produce a small pale spathe with a spadix during the warmer months. Many growers remove it so the plant puts its energy into new leaves. The leaves are the reason to grow it.
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Leaf and bloom detailMost often overwatering, or low light. Let the top few centimetres dry between waterings and move it to brighter light.
Yes, the sap can irritate the mouth and skin. Keep it out of reach of pets and children.
Keep humidity up, wipe the leaves regularly, and treat early with a neem oil spray at the first sign.
Yes. Alocasia Amazonica is a rare plant in India and we usually hold limited stock. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm current availability before ordering.
Live plants are packed carefully and shipped from our Coimbatore farm. Message us your pin code and we will confirm the packing and delivery time for your location.
Looking for the Alocasia Amazonica price in India, where to buy Alocasia Amazonica online, or Alocasia × amazonica care tips? This page covers all three. Alocasia Amazonica is one of the rare exotic plants for sale in India at exoticfarm.in, from Exotic Organic Farm in Coimbatore, with delivery to Chennai, Bengaluru, Kerala and the rest of India (message us to confirm for your pin code).
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