The Alocasia Polly performs best with a weekly watering and likes its soil to remain slightly damp. It stores moisture in its thick stems, so be careful as this makes it sensitive to overwatering. In the winter allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry out before watering again. It’s also happy to be regularly misted, particularly throughout spring and summer.

The plant grows towards the light, so it’s good to rotate it by 90 degrees every couple of weeks to give all those stunning leaves a chance to grow evenly. That way, it’ll grow straight up instead of leaning to one side.

Keep an eye on any yellow or browning leaves, as this indicates the plant’s too dry and needs a boost in humidity.