Alocasia 'Portodora'
Portodora Upright Elephant Ear
Item #: 3654
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 96" tall
Origin: Hybrid
(aka: Alocasia x portora 'Portodora') This superb alocasia hybrid was selected by Ron Weeks from seedlings of an Alocasia x portora cross (Alocasia odora x Alocasia portei), made by LariAnn Garner of Aroidia Research. Alocasia 'Portodora' makes a stunning upright clump that is essentially an improved Alocasia macrorrhizos. Each giant, green, heavily-scalloped leaf is held sturdily upright atop a thick, muscular, green stalk. Alocasia 'Portodora' elephant ear is truly an architectural specimen plant for any garden. As with all elephant ears, a moist, rich, organic soil is best. A good, thick winter mulch helps prevent rot caused by cold, damp soils.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Alocasia
Flower Color: White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Other: Edimentals , Deer Resistant Plants , Giant Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Plants Named After Animals , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Tropical Looking Plants , House Plants