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    Alocasia 'Portodora'

    Also Known As

    • Alocasia x 'Portadora'
    • Alocasia x 'Portora'
    • Alocasia x portora 'Portodora'
    • Hybrid Upright Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7b-12

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    Alocasia 'Portodora' plant details

    Alocasia 'Portodora' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia 'Portodora'

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Uses: architectural, big leaves, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia 'Portodora'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The giant green leaves are held upright by strong purple stalks. This is truly an architectural specimen plant for any garden. 'Portora' needs to have rich moist organic soil for optimal growth. A thick layer of winter mulch helps to prevent rot in cold wet soils.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Impressive in a large pot, or as a focal point in the garden, Elephant Ear 'Portora' has broad, wavy-edged leaves that are held high on strong vertical stems. It grows quickly into a 5-6' tall plant during the first season. The stems are upright so it makes an ideal 'thriller" in a mixed container with flowering plants growing around its base. Plant in rich, moist soil for optimum growth.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Alocasia Portora is an incredible hybrid by LariAnn Garner between Portei X Odora. This plant isa must for people who want to grow lager than life plants. This uncomplicated hybrid grows to a huge size fast and has upright sturdy leaves. Each year I removed the foliage and stored the tuber or trunks inside, we then set it back out each season here in zone 6 Kentucky were they grow to a monstrous size. Foliage: Huge green, rippled leaves Flowers: Green hooded Height: 10 to 12 feet

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    a.k.a Alocasia x 'Portadora'. A hybrid selection of A. odora x A. portei, from crosses made by LariAnn Garner of Aroidia Research, this Giant Elephant Ear has huge deep green scalloped leaves with an upright thrust presents a commanding sight in containers and gardens. Grows to at least 5' in a season, with a long period of hot weather encouraging it to reach 7-8'.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Alocasia 'Portodora' plant

    How to Grow Alocasia 'Portodora'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Alocasia macrorrhizos

    aka Alocasia macrorrhiza, Alocasia plumbea 'Metallica', Giant Upright Elephant Ear, Metallica Elephant's Ear, Metallica Taro

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia macrorrhizos foliage by Leafari
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    Alocasia 'Mayan Mask'

    aka Alocasia 'William's Hybrid', Hardy Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aroid

    Zones

    7a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia 'Mayan Mask' foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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    Alocasia gageana

    aka Alocasia 'Gagaena California', Dwarf Elephant Ear, Gagaena California Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia gageana foliage by Derek Powazek
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    Alocasia 'Calidora'

    aka Alocasia calidora, Alocasia x 'Calidora', Calidora Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aroid

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia 'Calidora' foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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    Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem'

    aka Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Black Stem', Arum indicum 'Black Stem', Colocasia indica 'Black Stem', Black Stem Giant Taro, Black Stem Upright Elephant Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aroid

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem' landscape by Alan Lorence
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