Alocasia Portodora XS Baby (Plug Size)

Start small, grow monumental—Alocasia portodora from plug to statement tree

Alocasia portodora Plug P2 H20 | Fast EU shipping | Grown with love in the EU

Summary: This plug-sized “Elephant Ear” is your shortcut to bold, architectural foliage in European homes—perfect for bright rooms and design-forward corners.

✨ Why You'll Love the Alocasia portodora

• Compact start, big future: Plug P2 (~2–3 cm cell) at ~H20 (~20 cm tall) establishes quickly.
• Architectural presence: Upright petioles and large, wavy leaves bring instant tropical drama.
• EU-acclimated: Robust stock grown for German apartments and Indoor plants for European homes.
• Versatile styling: Anchor for living rooms, stair landings, and home offices; pairs well with other Alocasia.

🌞 Light & Placement

• Bright, indirect light; gentle morning sun okay, avoid harsh midday rays.
• Best at 18–28 °C; keep away from cold drafts and radiators.
• Place 0.5–1.5 m from an east or bright north window; summer balcony in Germany is fine above 15 °C in shade.

💧 Water & Humidity

• Keep evenly moist, not soggy; water when the top 2–3 cm feel dry.
• Enjoys 60–75% humidity—use a pebble tray or humidifier in heated European homes.
• Feed every 4 weeks in spring–summer with a balanced aroid fertiliser; pause in winter.

🪴 Soil & Potting

• Use an airy aroid mix (fine bark, perlite, coco coir) for quick drainage and oxygenated roots.
• Pot the plug into a small nursery pot first; size up only when roots circle the base.
• Our aroid substrate and breathable pots support strong, healthy growth.

🐾 Toxicity & Safety

• Toxic if ingested (calcium oxalate). Keep away from pets and children; wash hands after handling.

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Fast, upright grower that forms clumps from corms.
• Propagate by dividing offsets/corms during warm seasons; plant shallowly in a moist, airy mix.
• With maturity indoors, leaves become large and gently scalloped—give vertical space.

📆 Seasonal & Special Care

• Autumn–winter: growth slows; reduce watering and stop fertiliser until days lengthen.
• Supplement light with a grow lamp during dark European winters.
• Wipe leaves to remove dust and support photosynthesis.

🐛 Common Issues

• Yellowing leaves: usually overwatering—allow a longer dry-down.
• Droop or edge crisping: low humidity, underwatering, or cold drafts—adjust environment.
• Pests (spider mites/thrips): check undersides; treat early with gentle insecticidal soap and improve humidity.

🧬 Botanical Background

• Alocasia portodora, a hybrid Elephant Ear, is loved for its stately, upright habit and rippled leaf margins.
• Ideal as a modern indoor specimen in Europe; outdoors only in summer warmth.

🛒 Ready to transform your home into a jungle paradise?

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