Alocasia 'Portora' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
elephant's ear
Alocasia 'Portora'
The Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Portora') is an amazing ornamental plant for the garden. Its broad, deep-green, heart-shaped leaves have an iridescent quality that channels the beauty of an elephant's ears. Strikingly contrasting veins visibly contrast the lushness of this species, and further compliment its breathtaking silhouette. With good watering and care, this foliage plant can reach a height of 8-10 feet, making it perfect for larger garden spaces. Its bright ambiance will provide the perfect accent to any landscape and its hearty leaves will retain its vibrancy throughout any season.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Air Layering Propagation,Stem Propagation,Offsets,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 10
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Poisonous To Humans:
Yes
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
watering
Elephant's ear (Alocasia 'Portora') plants require moderate amounts of water and should be watered at least once a week during the summer months and every 10-14 days during the winter. The soil should be kept moist but not wet, and dry out slightly between watering. Elephant's ear plants should be watered until the excess moisture runs out from the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Avoid overwatering, as this can cause root rot and other plant diseases.
sunlight
Elephant's ear plants (Alocasia 'Portora') require bright, indirect light for at least 4 hours a day--ideally 8 hours. When in bloom, they do best in direct sunlight for several hours a day, but during the summer months it is important not to leave them in direct sunlight for the entire day as this may lead to scorching and leaf burn. To maintain the vibrancy of the elephant's ears, they should always have partial shade throughout the day.
pruning
Pruning for the elephant's ear (Alocasia 'Portora') should be done regularly throughout the growing season. Pruning should begin as soon as the plant starts to grow in the spring, and can be done up to 3 times throughout the summer months, keeping in mind that hard pruning should be avoided during the hottest months. The amount of pruning will depend on the preferred size of the plant. Always remove any dead or damaged leaves and trim back the stems as needed.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Alocasia 'Portora' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
