Portodora

Portodora

Botanical Name: Alocasia x portora

HARDINESS:

Perennial in Zones, 7-9 Annual for Zones 6 & below

POT SIZE:

2 Gallon

SIZE:

10’ tall by 10’ wide

SPACING:

8’

PRUNE:

Pruning isn’t necessary but some leaves may turn yellow over time. Simply cut those off the plant to maintain the appearance.

PLANT FOOD:

Apply slow release, granular formula in spring, then as directed

MULCH:

Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds

IDEAS FOR USE:

Provides an ornamental, tropical feeling in an indoor setting, great for patios or poolside, and can even act as a striking focal point by your front door or in other areas of your garden.

BLOOM TIME

Summer

WATER

Water Regularly

LIGHT

Full to Part Sun, 6+ hours of direct sun daily

A spectacular statement tropical landscape plant. Perfect as a background plant, pond border & indoor or outdoor container gardens. Giant leaves that look like elephant ears. The fastest and largest growing alocasia on the market.

Past Performances

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