Alocasia portei Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia porter is an exotic tropical plant native to the Philippines. This plant is known for its elegant dark-green foliage. Its leaves are almost the same as those of Alocasia Jacklyn, which are heart-shaped or arrow-shaped with a leathery texture but more prominent. This plant can reach a height of 20" with enormous leaves.
Common Name |
Elephant Ear 'Malaysian Monster'
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia portei
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia portei Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia portei.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia portei needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia portei needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Alocasia portei Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia portei to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia portei to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia portei Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia portei. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia portei plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia portei Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia portei plant. |
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Maximum Height |
240 Inches or
7 meters
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Spread |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia portei toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia portei Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia portei, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Alocasia portei Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia portei plant originated. |
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Country |
Philippines (the)
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