Alocasia 'Amazonica' 14cm Plants GrowTropicals
Alocasia 'Amazonica' — 12cm
Elephant Ear Plant

Alocasia 'Amazonica'

£11.99
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Description

Alocasia 'Amazonica' (often sold as 'Polly' in its compact form) produces narrow, arrow-shaped leaves in deep, glossy, near-black green with thick silvery-white veining and scalloped, wavy margins. The overall effect is graphic and architectural, like a leaf that has been designed rather than grown. It holds its foliage upright on slender stems, creating a tight, sculptural cluster that fits comfortably on a desk or side table. A bold centrepiece among Alocasias.

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How to care for Elephant Ear Plant

Give me bright light out of the midday sun and water me when the top of my soil feels dry.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Elephant Ear Plant

Alocasia 'Amazonica' is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 16°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Kitchen Hallway

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top layer of soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top layer of soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Needs high humidity

This plant thrives in high humidity and benefits from a consistently humid environment. Good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. To increase humidity, use a humidifier or place the plant in a naturally humid room like a bathroom or kitchen. Plant cabinets, grow tents, and terrariums can also help create stable humidity for tropical houseplants, especially in drier homes. When using enclosed growing spaces, ensure there is adequate airflow to prevent excess moisture build-up. Adding sphagnum moss around the stem can also help hold moisture and improve growing conditions. Read moreShow less

This plant thrives in high humidity and benefits from a consistently humid environment. Good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. To increase humidity, use a humidifier or place the plant in a naturally humid room like a bathroom or kitchen. Plant cabinets, grow tents, and terrariums can also help create stable humidity for tropical houseplants, especially in drier homes. When using enclosed growing spaces, ensure there is adequate airflow to prevent excess moisture build-up. Adding sphagnum moss around the stem can also help hold moisture and improve growing conditions.

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Temperature

Keep above 16°C · Likes a warm room

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Our Alocasia Premium Potting Mix is peat-free and formulated for Alocasias, with a chunky, well-draining blend that prevents the waterlogging this genus is prone to.

Growth habit

Clumping →Upright →

Plant type

Aroid →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Origins

Despite the name, Alocasia 'Amazonica' is not from the Amazon. It is a cultivated hybrid, most likely a cross involving A. longiloba and A. sanderiana, bred for its dramatic leaf shape and high-contrast colouring.

Also known as

Alocasia 'Amazonica'

Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Alocasia

Alocasia are some of the most striking houseplants you can grow. Bold, architectural leaves on slender stems that immediately draw the eye. They're native to tropical and subtropical forests across Southeast Asia, where they grow on the forest floor in warm...

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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this Alocasia for arriving in "perfect condition" with healthy, vibrant foliage and impressive root systems. Many noted "beautiful healthy plants" with new leaves growing. The packaging received exceptional reviews as "second to none" with excellent insulation. However, 2 customers reported their plants died quickly, suggesting travel sensitivity issues.

  • My Amazonica had the most impressive pristine root system I've ever seen and 11!! corms
  • Absolutely perfect! Clearly the superior plant
  • Absolutely gorgeous plant delivered, packaged and protected very well. Quickly growing new leaves
  • 5 stars: 33 (89%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 3 (8%)
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Paul C.
Gorgeous plant in great condition

Gorgeous plant in great condition, and so far doing very well in the humidity of my bathroom!

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Monique G.
Gorgeous plants

I am delighted with my order, all of the plants were beautiful and healthy and have been thriving since arriving. Perfectly packaged and with no damage, will definitely be ordering again in the future!

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Amber B.
Gorgeous plant

Absolutely gorgeous plant delivered, packaged and protected very well. Quickly growing new leaves. In love with it!

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Geraint Roberts (United Kingdom)
12cm

Absolutely perfect! I ordered 2 of these on the same day by mistake, 1 from elsewhere. Growtropicals came 3 days earlier AND was clearly the superior plant

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Lee Ann Thompson (United Kingdom)
12cm

Lovely plant . Beautifully packed .

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Amelia Kitchen (United Kingdom)

Plant arrived with a slight mark, but the issue was very quickly fixed by the staff. I am now very pleased with both the plant and how they responded to my issue, thanks!

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Samantha
All the plants in beautiful healthy condition!

I ordered 4 plants and all of them are gorgeous. Not a mark on them. They're in decent soil to keep them going while they settle. I love the little burnt orange pot! Everything is so reasonably priced! The packaging is the best I've ever received. Warm, supported and FAST! So no worrying required! My Chenille plant has flowers too so I'm really happy! You have a lifelong customer!

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Nicholas

Fantastic service, plant was packaged with great insulation and was delivered with no damage 🌱

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Nicholas

Fantastic service, plant was packaged with great insulation and was delivered with no damage :seedling:

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Gra M.
Amazing

Perfect condition with new leaf growing. Absolutely in love thanks so much

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Jess P.
perfect

the plant came and looks beautiful with a new leaf unfurling and thriving!!

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J.P.

plant arrived in perfect condition and is thriving !!

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Ying Lo
Fabulous service, great plant condition

Fabulous service, great plant condition with n arrival

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Joanna W.
Stunning, arrived perfectly packaged

Stunning, arrived perfectly packaged

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Gail T.
I ordered three plants from

I ordered three plants from grow tropicals. Very well packaged, beautiful healthy plants. I’m absolutely delighted and will definitely order from here again

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Martin D.
Extremely Happy!!

I’m so in love with this plant!! Thank GrowTropicals for such a healthy and vibrant plant!!

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Andy W.
Various plants

Great plants again, speedy delivery, really healthy plants. I would highly recommend these guys.

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Austin L.
Beautiful plant well packaged

Beautiful plant- love it love it!

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James C.
Love the plant

Received my plant last week. Arrived safely and it was well pack. The plant look amazing and healthy, can’t wait it to grow.

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Sarah B.
Looks exactly like the picture,

Looks exactly like the picture, superb

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Demi

Absolutely gorgeous, came as described, and so healthy. No issues or infestations either

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Demi

Absolutely gorgeous, came as described, and so healthy. No issues or infestations either

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Annette C.
Arrived healthy and happy and

Arrived healthy and happy and continues to thrive in my collection. Thanks GT!

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Rebecca R.
Beautiful plant

Very well packaged arrived healthy and suitably watered. Still going strong

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Samantha

Lovely plant, great condition

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Samantha

Lovely plant, great condition

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S. L.
Very healthy large plant.

Looks amazing, about to transfer to semi hydro. Now it's adjusted well to it's new space. Another well packed item. Wishing you would offer a bare root option for semi hydro growers. Love shopping at house of kojo.

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Patricia E.
Such a beautiful, healthy plant,

Such a beautiful, healthy plant, well packaged and so arrived safely.

I cannot fault the service given from your company and will not hesitate to buy from you again.

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Ellie

It died really quickly

I don’t think they travel well

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Ellie

It died really quickly

I don’t think they travel well

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Lavanya

plants always come so healthy & in the safest packaging. For some reason plants I order always come so battered & gotta go in the icu, but never from this company. My Amazonica had the most impressive pristine root system I've ever seen and 11!! corms :sob: Im so happy thankyou :heartpulse::heartpulse::heartpulse:

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Lavanya

plants always come so healthy & in the safest packaging. For some reason plants I order always come so battered & gotta go in the icu, but never from this company. My Amazonica had the most impressive pristine root system I've ever seen and 11!! corms 😭 Im so happy thankyou 💗💗💗

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