Alocasia portei

🪴 Skill Level: Needs love - has a few more requirements

🌤 Location: Prefers bright indirect light

📏 Grows up to: 150cm+

Nursery Pot Size:

Air Purifier? Mild impact on air quality

Minimum plant height: 20-30cm

Grows up to: 150cm+

Stems per pot: 1

Child / Pet Safe: Toxic if eaten

Humidity: Regular misting is beneficial (daily is best)

Top Tip: Once in a while, pop it outside when it's raining so the leaves get cleaned off

Alocasia portei, also known as the Giant Elephant Ear, is a real showstopper with its huge, deeply lobed leaves that give it a wild, tropical look. Originally from the Philippines, it loves warm, humid conditions and bright, indirect light. If you give it the right care, it can grow impressively large, making it a stunning centerpiece for your home or garden. Just keep it away from the cold and make sure it’s planted in well-draining soil to keep its roots happy.

Taking care of Alocasia portei isn’t too tricky! It likes regular watering, but let the soil dry out a bit between waterings to avoid soggy roots. Since it thrives in humidity, misting the leaves or using a humidifier can help, especially indoors. Don’t worry if it loses some leaves in cooler months—it might just be going dormant and will bounce back when it warms up. A little fertilizer during the growing season can also give it a boost. Just a heads-up: its leaves and stems are toxic to pets and humans if eaten, so keep it out of reach of curious nibblers!