Climate; Dry, Temperate, Tropical Common Name; Elephant Ear Genus; Alocasia Color; Green Item Width; 6 inches Item Height; 12 inches Indoor/Outdoor; Outdoor Indoor Season of Interest; Spring, Summer Growth Stage; Vegetative Growth Rate; Fast Type; Bushes, Shrubs Watering; Medium Foliage; Evergreen Sunlight; Full Sun, Partial Shade Features; Evergreen, Heat Resistant Safety; Child Safe, Pet Safe Soil pH; Neutral Soil Type; Peat, Sand, Silt Description: This hybrid of Alocasia ordora and Alocasia portei, makes a stunning upright clump. The giant green leaves are held upright by strong purple stalks. This is 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. Cultivation: This variety will do well in partial shade or full sun. Requires regular watering, Outdoor height of 5-6' tall with 3' spread. Can be container grown. Repot in rich, well-draining soil. Zone 7b-11 and higher. Shipped 7-9 inches tall from plant base to top, shipped in 2.5" x 2.5" x 3.5" deep pots.