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Growing Information
- 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: 5-6'
- Pot Size: 8-14"
- Hardiness: Zone 7b
- 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: Aroidia Research (FL)
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This hybrid of Alocasia ordora and Alocasia portei, by LariAnn Garner of Aroidia Research, makes a stunning upright clump. The giant green leaves are held upright by strong purple stalks. This is truly an architectural specimen plant for any garden. '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. (New nomenclature w/ correct name, previous listed as: Alocasia x portidora 'Portore')
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