Alocasia 'Portodora' 'Portodora' elephant's ear (Alocasia 'Portodora') al-oh-KAY-sia porto-dora Genus:  Alocasia ‘Portodora’ produces big, ribbed, upward-pointing leaves that look like lettuce-edged fans. This plant adds instant drama. Care:  ‘Portodora’ prefers full sun and rich, moist soil. It fares well by water features and in containers with plants of similar needs. Gardeners in cool hardiness zones may overwinter plant’s tubers indoors covered by peat moss during winter, after the leaves have been desiccated by frost. Propagation:  Plant ‘Portodora’ tubers when soil is consistently around 70°F. Separate offsets in spring or summer. Problems:  If the tubers are kept too wet during winter storage, they may rot. Keep the tubers and peat moss slightly damp, never wet.

Overview

Height Up to 6 feet tall Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium to Wet Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Foliage Foliage Color Green Uses Container Style Foliage Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Tropicals