7 Inch Alocasia Portora Elephant Ear Live Tropical Starter Plant

Alocasia Portora, commonly known as Elephant Ear, is a striking tropical plant prized for its large, dramatic foliage and architectural form. This hybrid brings together bold texture and upright growth, producing arrow-shaped leaves with wavy edges that add a lush, jungle feel to any indoor space or warm-climate garden.

Grown as a live starter plant, it performs beautifully as a statement houseplant, patio accent, or shaded border specimen where its oversized leaves can be appreciated. It prefers bright, indirect light and consistent moisture, and its growth habit rewards patient growers with increasingly impressive foliage over time.
Species: Alocasia Portora
Type: Tropical perennial
Plant Habit: Upright, clumping
Sun: Bright, indirect light
Soil: Rich, well-draining mix
Zones: 9-11
Germination: Not applicable
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Keep soil evenly moist; protect from cold drafts and direct afternoon sun