How to Propagate Alocasia Polly

1. 1 The best time to divide is during repotting in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.
2. 2 Remove the parent plant from its pot and gently brush away excess soil from the root ball.
3. 3 Look for natural divisions — offsets that have developed their own roots and at least one or two leaves.
4. 4 Using clean, sharp scissors or a knife, carefully separate the offset from the parent plant, ensuring the offset has its own root system attached.
5. 5 Pot each division in its own small pot (4–6 inches) filled with the recommended well-draining aroid mix.
6. 6 Water lightly and place in bright indirect light.
7. 7 Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) for the first 2–3 weeks as the new plant establishes.

Alocasia produces small corms (tuber-like structures) that can be harvested and sprouted.

1. 1 When repotting, gently separate any small corms from the root mass.
2. 2 Place corms in a shallow tray of moist (not soggy) sphagnum moss or aroid mix.
3. 3 Cover lightly with more moss.
4. 4 Keep in a warm location (70–80°F) with bright indirect light.
5. 5 Keep the medium consistently moist.
6. 6 Corms typically sprout in 4–8 weeks.
7. 7 Once a sprout emerges with its own roots, transplant into a small pot with well-draining soil.