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Alocasia 'Portora'

CATEGORY  Alocasia

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Cold hardy!
  • Impressive large stature
  • Scalloped leaves
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HEIGHT:

5-6 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

ZONE:

7b-11

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Containers
· Interiorscape
· Commercial Landscapes
· Patio & Garden
· Focal Point

FEATURES:

· Gets Huge
· Great Foliage

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Shade
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

This Alocasia hybrid by LariAnn Garner of Aroidia Research, is probably the toughest Alocasia on the block. The giant green leaves are held upright by strong reticulated patterned petioles. This is truly an architectural specimen plant for any garden.

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Containers
· Interiorscape
· Commercial Landscapes
· Patio & Garden
· Focal Point

FEATURES:

· Gets Huge
· Great Foliage

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Shade
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

GROWING INFO:
6" Crop Time: 8-12 weeks
8" Crop Time: 12-16 weeks
12" Crop Time: 16-20 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5

'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. '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.