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Portora Upright Elephant Ear

Alocasia Portora

$27.98
$27.98
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ZONES  3-10 | Good to grow! Zone

'Portora' Elephant Ear delivers huge, upward-facing foliage that grows to be 72-96” tall. Planted in the garden or in containers, this upright variety's deep leaf ribs and thick stem stalks will transform outdoor areas into lush, personal paradises. (Alocasia portora)

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Portora Upright Elephant Ear

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Description

This will be the biggest thing in your garden – Maybe even the biggest in the neighborhood! The Upright Elephant Ear quickly shoots up big, green spears that unfurl into some of the largest leaves in the plant kingdom. In good soil, the leaves can reach 4 or even 5 feet across. Just one big bulb will create a large leafy plant, like a tropical fountain of green.

Gardeners love this exotic favorite as a screen or as a background for smaller plants and flowers. Always a highlight in any garden, and very easy to grow and care for.

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key features

Advantages
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Easy To Grow
  • Container Planting
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Half Sun / Half Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage plant all summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
Soil Type
  • Loamy Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
72-96" tall (6-8 feet)
Bulb Spacing
4-6 ft wide
Flower Bulb Size
9-11 cm
Planting Depth
Pointed tip of corm should be 1-2" below soil surface
Growing Zones
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
Additional Information
Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
Skin and eye irritant. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to dog and cats.
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