Alocasia 'Portora'
Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
5.0 out of 5 (4 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
About Alocasia 'Portora'
Alocasias, commonly known as Elephant Ears, are some of the most common houseplants although their leaves can reach enormous sizes when grown outdoors! 🐘 They typically only support a few leaves at a time (more, when they get more sun!) so don't be concerned if you see an old leaf begin to retire after a new one emerges. They grow out of underground corms which are similar to bulbs, so next time you repot keep an eye out for baby Alocasias! They contain calcium oxalate crystals so be sure to keep them out of reach if you have children or pets! ⚠️
Taxonomy
Alocasia 'Portora'
Alocasia
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Elephant Ear 'Portora' and Upright Elephant Ear
How to care for Alocasia 'Portora'
How often to water your Alocasia 'Portora'
every 9
Alocasia 'Portora' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Alocasia 'Portora' in your home
a window
Alocasia 'Portora' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alocasia 'Portora' in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Alocasia 'Portora'
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alocasia 'Portora' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Do you plant deeper, or use a stake? Hii, Just curious, As your alocasia looses it's outside leaves as it grows do you plant the newly exposed stem deeper into the soil or do you use a stake? Ive currently been keeping mine upright with a stake but it's still super wobbly. #plantpeach #alocasiaaddicts #alocasia #alocasiaportora #gregplantshop
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Why does my Alocasia Portodora have deformed leaves? Hey everyone, I have this HUGE Alocasia Portodora I'm very proud of. But for a while now, it has started giving me deformed leaves. It will give me a normal one and the next would be deformed, then the next one would be normal, then deformed, and so on and so forth. My first thought was pests but it's been months now and I don't see anything at all. I thought maybe humidity but I have a humidifier running 12 hours a day at 70%. I thought maybe a deficiency of some sort. I give it fertiliser regularly though (the one from PLNTS). I did some research and it said it's either a virus or a watering issue. It's in semi-hydro in Pon and I fill the pot with water to around 1/4. Should I put it in a self watering pot instead of a plastic pot inside a cache pot? If you have any idea what's going on, I would love the feedback! Thank you 🙏 #help #alocasiaaddicts #alocasia #alocasiaadvice
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It came intime to be on my #freshleaffriday 💙 I love it so much :) and it survived all the way to Europe 💜 #greggang #gregmug Can't wait to #coffeetastesbetterinagregmug I had to chop down my plant due to all kinds of problems, but it is regrowing. I can't wait for the leaf to show😍 #newgrowth #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #beforeandafter #nathaliezyx4
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Good or bad? Hey all, I saw this little mushroom this morning in my Alocasia Portodora's pot. Is it good or bad? Should I remove it? If so, do I need to change the whole soil? Thank you!
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Alocasia help? So my Alocasia has had a baby, what do I do? 🤣 I’m still new and this will be my first spring with plants so I’m not sure if I should leave it or remove it 😅
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What are those spot on my Alocasia? Hey everyone, So, I noticed those spots forming on the leaf of my Alocasia. They just started being a different shade of green and then became white like this. I don't see any bugs on the plant so I was thinking too much sun as it was right in front of the window and we are starting to get a lot more sun now. So I moved the plant a bit farther away to a spot she liked last year. I'm planning on repotting it soon too. And I'm always careful with watering. I check that the soil is dry before watering every time. FYI, it's the only leaf left on this plant. It only had two for the last few months and one of them became yellow and died a few weeks ago. What do you guys think it is? Thank you!! #alocasiaaddicts #alocasia #help
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My Alocasia is changing colour When I first got her she was da right green stem though now it’s turning purple, is this something to worry about? Still putting our new leaves and seeming healthy though a bit worried, I didn’t notice until I compared the photos from when I first got her. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #AlocasiaAddicts
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Something is coming! #newgrowth #leafbaby #freshleaffriday #alocasiaaddicts
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Leafs dying? Hey there, Two weeks ago, my Alocasia started sprouting a new leaf. A few days later, I noticed the oldest leaf bending and turning yellow. And today, another leaf is dying! What's going on? Is it normal or should I be worried? I really don't get it. It was fine until now. 😔 #alocasiaaddicts #alocasia #help #alocasiahelp
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My Alocasia Portora is getting a new leaf! #happyplants #newgrowth #alocasiaaddicts
Care Summary for Alocasia 'Portora'
Alocasia 'Portora'
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 4
Fast grower 3
Pest magnet 1
05/13/2021
Use a moss pole or a stick to ensure the plant grows strong and upright
Large, lush leaves
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