ALOCASIA PORTODORA ALOCASIA PORTODORA
Exposure
An upright indoor plant, reaching up to 60 cm wide and 2 m tall at maturity, the Alocasia Portodora appreciates an environment bathed in subdued light, without direct sunlight.
Maintenance
It likes frequent watering in summer, twice a week, its root ball must always be moist but not soggy.
Halve the watering in autumn and winter.
A lack of ambient humidity can cause leaf tips to dry out. Keep it away from any heat source (radiators, fireplaces) and place clay balls in the bottom of the pot. We also advise you to spray its foliage daily in summer, in order to optimize a good level of humidity.
Repotting / Planting
Repotting is done every 2 to 3 years, with potting soil for green plants drained with clay pebbles.
Good to know
Poisonous plant, watch out for animals and children.
The little extra
Its large leaves!
Origin
Southeast Asia
Family
Araceae
Type of plant
Perennial
