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Alocasia ‘Portora’ boasts large, upright leaves that resemble elephant ears. They are deep green in color and prominently veined. The leaves are held high on sturdy, thick stalks, giving this plant a majestic presence.
28 mar 2021 · Alocasia Low Rider Care. Alocasia Low Rider is comfortable in temperatures of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celcius). The ‘Low Rider’ requires bright, indirect sunlight and humidity levels around 60 – 70%. The soil will need to be kept continually moist – not too dry and certainly not too soggy.
It’s a ‘low rider’, a dwarf mutation of the ‘Portora’. I’ve personally seen several variegated specimens of both varieties & it’s possible for them to have either aurea (gold) or “white” variegation.
Alocasia Portora is an enormous alocasia that needs plenty of bright light or direct sun in order to keep up with its dimensions and bright green color foliage. As it's usually planted outdoors, there's no difficulty in providing these conditions, but indoors is not that easy.
'Low Rider' is a compact plant with wavy-edged leaves that look similar to Alocasia 'Portora' only with a dwarf growth habit. It's an upright grower usually reaching 1-2' tall so it makes an ideal plant as the focal point in a compact mixed container.
LOW RIDER is a dwarf selection of Alocasia 'Portora'. Mature plants will reach up to 2' tall with a similar spread. The glossy, heart-shaped leaves have wavy margins and are held on thick, stout leaf stalks.
20 wrz 2022 · The easy guide to Alocasia Low Rider care. Covering all you need to know including water, soil, humidity, fertilizer and light needs.
