Elephant Ear 'Portora', Portora Upright Elephant Ear, Alocasia portidora, Alocasia portadora, Alocasia portodora, Alocasia x portora
Impressive, Alocasia ‘Portora’ (Elephant Ear) is a tender perennial boasting enormous ruffled green leaves borne on strong purple stems. They are arrow-shaped at their bases and stand upright, pointing skyward, unlike the leaves of Colocasia which droop and point toward the ground. They can reach up to 4-5 ft. (120-150 cm) in good growing conditions. Fast-growing, easy to grow and care for, this Elephant Ear is terrific for bringing a lush tropical look to gardens or containers.
| Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Alocasia |
| Common names | Elephant Ear |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Alocasia |
| Common names | Elephant Ear |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
How many Alocasia ‘Portora’ (Elephant Ear) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Alocasia ‘Portora’ (Elephant Ear) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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