🌿 Alocasia 'Portora'
Alocasia 'Portora'
This giant hybrid Alocasia produces bold, upright, glossy leaves on tall sturdy stems, creating a dramatic jungle-like statement for shaded South Florida spaces.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: A hybrid derived from Alocasia species native to Southeast Asia
☀️ Light: Bright indirect light to part shade; protect from harsh direct sun
💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid letting it dry out completely
📏 Size: Large, upright grower reaching 4 to 6 feet tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Occasionally produces a white spathe bloom on mature plants
🌱 Landscape Use: A dramatic tropical accent for shade gardens and shaded patios
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic to dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend for rich, well-draining soil, then feed lightly with Espoma Plant-Tone during the growing season.