{"product_id":"alocasia-portodora-plug","title":"Alocasia Portodora XS Baby (Plug Size)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStart small, grow monumental—Alocasia portodora from plug to statement tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia portodora Plug P2 H20 | Fast EU shipping | Grown with love in the EU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plug-sized “Elephant Ear” is your shortcut to bold, architectural foliage in European homes—perfect for bright rooms and design-forward corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e✨ Why You'll Love the Alocasia portodora\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact start, big future:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug P2 (~2–3 cm cell) at ~H20 (~20 cm tall) establishes quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright petioles and large, wavy leaves bring instant tropical drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEU-acclimated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust stock grown for German apartments and Indoor plants for European homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile styling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anchor for living rooms, stair landings, and home offices; pairs well with other \u003ca href=\"\/en-es\/collections\/alocasia\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e🌞 Light \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, indirect light; gentle morning sun okay, avoid harsh midday rays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest at 18–28 °C; keep away from cold drafts and radiators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace 0.5–1.5 m from an east or bright north window; summer balcony in Germany is fine above 15 °C in shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep evenly moist, not soggy; water when the top 2–3 cm feel dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoys 60–75% humidity—use a pebble tray or humidifier in heated European homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed every 4 weeks in spring–summer with a balanced aroid fertiliser; pause in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e🪴 Soil \u0026amp; Potting\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an airy aroid mix (fine bark, perlite, coco coir) for quick drainage and oxygenated roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot the plug into a small nursery pot first; size up only when roots circle the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/en-es\/collections\/soil-substrates\"\u003earoid substrate\u003c\/a\u003e and breathable \u003ca href=\"\/en-es\/collections\/pots\"\u003epots\u003c\/a\u003e support strong, healthy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e🐾 Toxicity \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxic if ingested\u003c\/strong\u003e (calcium oxalate). Keep away from pets and children; wash hands after handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Growth \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, upright grower that forms clumps from corms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by dividing offsets\/corms during warm seasons; plant shallowly in a moist, airy mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith maturity indoors, leaves become large and gently scalloped—give vertical space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e📆 Seasonal \u0026amp; Special Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn–winter: growth slows; reduce watering and stop fertiliser until days lengthen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplement light with a grow lamp during dark European winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe leaves to remove dust and support photosynthesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e🐛 Common Issues\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellowing leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually overwatering—allow a longer dry-down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDroop or edge crisping:\u003c\/strong\u003e low humidity, underwatering, or cold drafts—adjust environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests (spider mites\/thrips):\u003c\/strong\u003e check undersides; treat early with gentle insecticidal soap and improve humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e🧬 Botanical Background\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlocasia portodora\u003c\/em\u003e, a hybrid Elephant Ear, is loved for its stately, upright habit and rippled leaf margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a modern indoor specimen in Europe; outdoors only in summer warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e🛒 Ready to transform your home into a jungle paradise?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Alocasia portodora Plug (P2 H20)\u003c\/strong\u003e to your cart and enjoy fast, secure shipping across Germany and the EU!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Circle","offers":[{"title":"Plug - P2 H20","offer_id":54496879444236,"sku":"MM-MEC-1293","price":9.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/3553\/3068\/files\/alocasia-portodora-m-medium-approx-350cm-height-120cm-pot-1__alocasia_1_1.jpg?v=1759999322","url":"https:\/\/plantcircle.com\/en-es\/products\/alocasia-portodora-plug","provider":"Plant Circle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}