Alocasia portei

Growing Information

• Grow Time: Finish a 6" in 12-16 weeks
• Temp: below 45°F plant may go dormant
• Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80% shade
• Soil: aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss
• Mature Height: 5-8'
• Pot Size: 8-14"
• Hardiness: Zone 9
• Major Pests: Mites(Control: Avid, Pentac, and Kelthane)
• Diseases: Alternaria, Botrytis Blight, Anthractnose, Phytophthora/Pythium Rot, Rhizoctonia Root and Stem Rot, and Xanthomonas Blight
• Origin: Unknown

Alocasia portei is an great addition to any aroid collection. This alocasia has potential to get really large leaves, however the leaves will stay smaller in a container. The leaves have scalloped edges and point upward. Portei will add great texture to a mix container or landscape.