The Alocasia ‘Portodora’ is a spectacular tropical plant, known for its immense dark-green leaves, glossy, with strongly wavy edges and pointed tips. Its sturdy petioles, sometimes tinged with purple, support upright foliage that gives it an architectural look. At maturity, it can reach an impressive size.
The Alocasia prefers bright light and being snug in its pot. To promote its growth, it is recommended to keep its potting mix slightly moist and provide regular fertilizer.
💡 Note
Alocasias may naturally lose an old leaf when they produce new shoots. A single yellow leaf is therefore not necessarily a sign of a problem. 🌿
Caution! Toxic if ingested. Alocasia sap contains oxalic acid - risk of irritation upon contact with the skin or eyes.
- Family: Araceae.
- Origin: Horticultural hybrid derived from Alocasia portei and Alocasia odora.
- Watering:
- Summer: Keep the potting mix slightly moist
- Fall - Winter - Spring: Allow the top of the potting mix to dry slightly between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Potting mix type: Rich and very well-draining.
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Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east, or 1 m from a south window.
- Growth: Moderate.
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Temperature :
- Never below 16°C.
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May go dormant if conditions are cool or low light
Pot diameter: 15 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like in nature, every plant is unique. Natural items all differ and may contain irregularities.
