Alocasia portei

Growing Information

Grow Time: Finish a 6" in 12-16 weeks

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: 5-8'

Pot Size: 8-14"

Hardiness: Zone 9

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: Unknown

Alocasia portei is an great addition to any aroid collection. This alocasia has potential to get really large leaves, however the leaves will stay smaller in a container. The leaves have scalloped edges and point upward. Portei will add great texture to a mix container or landscape.

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