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‘Portodora’ Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia ‘Portodora’): Upright Ruffled Leaves for Water Features and Containers

‘Portodora’ elephant’s ear (Alocasia ‘Portodora’) stands out with big, ribbed, upward-pointing leaves that resemble lettuce-edged fans. This fast-growing tropical adds instant drama to pond edges, water features, or large containers.

Growing Tips

Light: Full sun.
Soil: Rich, moist.
Overwintering: In cool zones, lift tubers after frost desiccates leaves; store in barely damp peat moss.

Propagation & Problems

Plant tubers when soil reaches ~70°F. Separate offsets in spring or summer. Avoid rot by keeping stored tubers only slightly damp.

Quick Reference

Height	Up to 6 ft.
Spread	1–3 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Fast
Light	Full Sun
Moisture	Medium to Wet
Maintenance	Moderate
Foliage Color	Green
Uses	Container, Foliage Accent
Type	Tropicals

Other: Why Your Alocasia Only Has Three Leaves; Managing Overgrown Alocasia: Limited Pruning Options; Growing Alocasia in Tropical Climates: When to Seek Local Advice for Outdoor Cultivation; Alocasia Polly Ingestion by a Child: Toxicity Assessment; Saving Dahlia Tubers from Seed-Grown Plants: A Complete Guide; Troubleshooting Non-Blooming Iris-Like Plants; ‘Calidora’ Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia ‘Calidora’): Gigantic Ribbed Foliage for Tropical Drama; ‘Portodora’ Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia ‘Portodora’): Upright Ruffled Leaves for Water Features and Containers; ‘Stingray’ Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia ‘Stingray’): Unique Whiptail Foliage That Sparks Conversation; Colocasia esculenta 'Elena' – Chartreuse Elephant's Ear for Bright Accents

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