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Dwarf Elephant's Ear

Exotic foliage brings a dramatic tropical flavor to your home. This tightly clumping elephant ear produces glossy dark green leaves with lime green veins.

Companion Plants

Boston Fern

Cast Iron Plant

Spider Plant

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Dwarf Elephant's Ear

  • Botanical name

    Alocasia micholitziana

  • Variety

    'Polly'

  • Zone

    Prefers moderate home temperatures of 65-90°F (18-32°C)

  • Light

    Low light (indoors)

  • Height

    24-30" (61-76 cm)

  • Feed

    Monthly when actively growing.

  • Water

    Maintain moderately moist soil.

  • Bloom Time

    Foliage Plant.

  • Maintenance

    Tolerates lower light levels

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Marylou N.'s collection
  • Randy G.'s collection