ALOCASIA POLLY GHOST VARIEGATED

Alocasia 'Polly' Ghost Variegated Looking for Alocasia 'Polly' Ghost Variegated? A rare variegated mutation of the familiar Alocasia × amazonica 'Polly' — the compact, jagged‑leaved hybrid that became one of the most recognisable Alocasia in cultivation. This specimen carries an unusual dual expression: some leaves throw clean green‑on‑green sectoral variegation, while others arrive with pink stardust splash scattered across the lamina. No two leaves are alike. The "Ghost" name refers to the pale, near‑white leaves this lineage is capable of producing under the right conditions. This plant isn't yet expressing full ghost leaves — the genetic disposition is there, and it may emerge as the specimen matures. For a collector, that's part of the appeal: an evolving plant rather than a finished one. Underneath the variegation it remains the classic 'Polly' — the same arrowhead leaves, the deep ribbed venation, the compact habit that made the original such an enduring houseplant. Care is unchanged: bright indirect light, a chunky aroid mix, steady warmth and humidity, and a gentle balanced feed programme. As with all chimeric variegation, leaves carrying heavy white or pink sectors photosynthesise less efficiently than fully green leaves and benefit from a little extra attention. Cultivar: Alocasia × amazonica 'Polly' — variegated mutation Variegation: mixed sectoral green‑on‑green and pink stardust splash; ghost potential as the plant matures Leaf form: classic 'Polly' arrowhead with deep ribbed venation Light: bright, indirect Humidity: 60%+ preferred Substrate: chunky aroid mix Habit: compact — suited to mid‑sized collector display Stability: chimeric — leaf‑to‑leaf expression will vary A genuinely unusual take on a familiar plant. Add it to your collection, or get in touch if you'd like advice on settling it in.