Elephant Ears
Heredity: Hybrid
History: This is one of the hybridizer's selections of the "Portora Red" group from the original cross made in the 1980's.
Country of Origin: USA
Hybridizer or Originator: LariAnn Garner

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Parentage: Alocasia odora x Alocasia portei

Common names
  • Upright Elephant Ear
  • Elephant's Ear
Also sold as:
  • Alocasia x portora

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