{"product_id":"6-pot-alocasia-polly","title":"6\" Pot Alocasia Polly","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: African Mask, Elephant Ear, Alocasia Polly, Polly Alocasia, Polly Elephant Ear, Elephant Ear Polly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name:\u003cem\u003e Alocasia x amazonica \u003c\/em\u003e'Polly'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Care Recommendations By The Dude-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for These Animals: \u003cspan\u003eSmall frogs and other amphibians, along with small reptiles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, some TerraFirma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Depth: Moderate to deep with proper drainage\u003cspan\u003e; excellent near water sources or moist areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting: Low to medium, can take bright indirect light. \u003cspan\u003eDo not place under a basking or heat lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; Misting: 50%-100% suggested, but it can tolerate 30%-50%.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Plant Size \u0026amp; Root System: This stunning alocasia has large thick leaves and will provide height without becoming overbearing (in larger terrariums). The thick tuberous root structure allows for sturdy anchorage and as the plant matures will produce pups via underground rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature Tolerance \u0026amp; Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures\/low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Best used as a background (tall) or corner placement.  Can also be placed in or near water features.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdible \u0026amp; Side Effects if Ingested:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasias are members of the family Araceae, so they contain low levels of oxalic acid and sharp calcium oxalate crystals known as raphides. Ingestion is not recommended and may cause oral irritation.  However, reptiles and amphibians do not typically eat them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size \u0026amp; Packaging: A single 6\" potted alocasia plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bio Dude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45748586610874,"sku":"6inAloPolly","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1654\/9443\/files\/alocasiapolly6in.png?v=1775070651","url":"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/products\/6-pot-alocasia-polly","provider":"The Bio Dude","version":"1.0","type":"link"}