Alocasia Polly Variegated Aurea 7cm

🌿 Alocasia ‘Polly’ Variegated Aurea Care Guide

The Polly Aurea keeps the iconic sharp, shield-shaped leaves and glowing white veins of the classic Polly, then turns it up with golden yellow variegation. Compact, dramatic, and high-contrast, it’s a small plant with serious presence.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Strong light maintains bold yellow variegation

• Avoid direct sun — pale areas scorch easily

• Low light = greener leaves and slower growth

💧 Water

• Keep soil evenly moist, never soggy

• Let the top 2–3 cm dry between waterings

• Use a very airy aroid mix (bark + perlite + pumice + coco coir)

• Drooping leaves = thirsty

• Yellowing stems or soft base = too wet

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers 60–80% humidity

• Higher humidity prevents crispy edges

• Best in stable room conditions or cabinets

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 20–28°C

• Avoid drafts and sudden temperature drops

• Never below 16°C

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring & summer

• Use a diluted balanced or aroid fertiliser

• Pause feeding in winter

🌱 Growth Tips

• Naturally compact and upright — great for shelves

• May enter light dormancy in cooler months

• Variegation varies leaf-to-leaf (normal and desirable)

• Clean leaves gently — don’t rub the surface

• Not pet-safe

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Polly Aurea is classic Alocasia attitude with golden highlights — sharp lines, bright contrast, and big personality in a small footprint. Give it warmth and consistency, and it’ll stay striking year-round. 💛🌿✨