Alocasia 'Portora' (Elephant Ear)
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.
- Grows up to 6-8 ft. high (180-240 cm) and 4-6 ft. wide (120-180 cm)
- Performs best in sun or part shade in organically rich, moist to wet soils. Provide a sheltered location to protect the decorative leaves from strong winds. Plants require regular watering and fertilization. Reduce watering in winter.
- Perfect as a green houseplant, for containers or for the shade garden.
- Watch for spider mites, scale, mealy bugs and aphids.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Often grown for their dramatic foliage reminiscent of elephant ears, Colocasia and Alocasia are terrific tender perennials that provide a strong ornamental interest and quickly give a touch of the tropics in gardens or containers. Impossibly exotic, their architectural shapes make them perfect for planting as focal plants or massed to create a tropical effect. Easy to grow, they stand proud and bold provided some basic rules are respected.Read More
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 7
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Alocasia - Elephant Ears |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 7
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Alocasia - Elephant Ears |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 |
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