Alocasia 'Portodora' (Hybrid Upright Elephant Ear)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10 96" tall Origin: Hybrid

(syn: A. x portora 'Portodora') This superb alocasia hybrid was selected by Ron Weeks, from seedlings of a cross made by LariAnn Garner of Aroidia Research. This hybrid of A. odora x A. portei makes a stunning upright clump that is essentially an improved A. macrorrhizos. Each giant, green, heavily-scalloped leaf is held sturdily upright atop the thick muscular purple stalks. This is truly an architectural specimen plant for any garden. As with all elephant ears, a moist, rich organic soil is best. A good thick winter mulch helps prevent rot in cold, wet soils. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L)