Alocasia x amazonica (Polly)

The Alocasia x amazonica, commonly known as the 'Polly' or 'African Mask Plant', is a popular tropical houseplant famous for its striking dark green leaves and prominent white-to-light-green veins. Despite its common name, the plant is not native to Africa or the Amazon; it is a human-made hybrid that was likely bred in the mid-20th century in Florida, USA.

Cultivation of this plant occurs globally in commercial nurseries, with significant production hubs located in the Netherlands, Florida, and Southeast Asia. Because it is a botanical species/hybrid rather than a proprietary branded product belonging to a single corporation, it is produced by many different horticultural companies for the global ornamental plant market. Its care is specialized, requiring high humidity and bright indirect light to mirror its tropical ancestry.