Elephant Ear
A large green Elephant Ear houseplant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves in a round, green pot, placed in a room with a brick wall and a dark chair.
Elephant Ear
Elephant Ear

Elephant Ear

Alocasia Portodora
Regular price£150.00
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Total Height (Including Nursery Pot)

Fits Decorative Pot Opening: 31cm+

  • Limited availability – 2 ready to deliver within 1-3 days
  • Delivered within 3–8 days

Plant Sizing

Height (Including pot): 130-150cm
Nursery Potsize (Diameter): ø30cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): 31cm+

How to pair a decorative pot

For no fuss or mess you can place the plant in its growing pot (the pot it arrives in) inside a decorative one. This allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.

For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot. Here is how we measure and list pot sizes:

Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in a rounded pot.

We recommend using a liner to protect your decorative pot and prevent leaking (whether placing the nursery pot inside or repotting directly into the decorative pot). 

Read more about how to pot your plant here.


Plant Suitability

Preferred Location: Most light conditions

Care Level: Easy

Care Instructions

When your plant arrives, follow these simple steps to help it settle into its new home.

For plant specific detail read our full Alocasia care guide.

  • Choose a suitable place with appropriate light - check our Light Guide
  • Carefully remove the plant from its packaging and allow it to adjust to its new environment.
  • Before watering, check the soil with your finger. If the top few centimetres feel dry, water lightly. If still moist, allow the soil to dry before watering.
  • Ensure the plant sits in a well-draining pot or nursery container, allowing excess water to drain away. (If planted follow our potted plant advice here)
  • Avoid moving the plant frequently during the first few days, allowing it time to acclimatise to its new surroundings.
  • Check your plant regularly and adjust watering and light as needed.

Following these simple steps will help your plant establish and thrive in its new space.

Plants often take 7–10 days to begin adjusting to a new environment -  light and temperature conditions - and some leaf movement or drop during this period is completely normal. 

For tailored advice you can speak to our Ai Horticulturalist here for specific advice to establish your plant or read our expert nurture guides. 

London Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | Delivered by our team | £8–£35
White-glove placement | Positioning by our team | from £25

UK Specialist Plant Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | £8
Extra-large plants & planters | Pallet delivery | from £65
Oversized plants | Partner delivery | from £125

International Delivery

Plants are currently available for UK delivery only.

Returns

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for plants, pots and accessories.

If you wish to return an item, please contact us within 14 days and we will provide return instructions.

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

If there are any concerns with your plant on arrival, please contact us within 48 hours so we can assist.

Space

Indoors

Light Conditions

Partial shade, Bright Indirect Light, and Shade

Watering

Allow the top two inches of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, but definitely keep more on the moist than dry side.

Temperature

Minimum 10 degrees

Feeding

Only in the growing months (spring / summer)

Top Tip

The big leaves are prone to tearing as they are just so large. Best snip out any that have seen better days and await new great ones.

Alocasia Portodora

Elephant Ear

Known as the Elephant Ear for their great leaves reminiscent of the great beast. These rainforest plants like humid conditions but also a good amount of indirect light.

A large green Elephant Ear houseplant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves in a round, green pot, placed in a room with a brick wall and a dark chair.

Nurture Guide

The large green leaves need a fair amount of dappled light to keep them green and growing strong. They love humidity so a big bathroom can be a haven.

Allow the top two inches of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, but definitely keep more on the moist than dry side.

The big leaves are prone to tearing as they are just so large. Best snip out any that have seen better days and await new great ones.

Known as the Elephant Ear for their great leaves reminiscent of the great beast. These rainforest plants like humid conditions but also a good amount of indirect light. 

Best space & place
The large green leaves need a fair amount of dappled light to keep them green and growing strong. They love humidity so a big bathroom can be a haven. 

When to water & feed
Allow the top two inches of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, but definitely keep more on the moist than dry side. 

Need to know
The big leaves are prone to tearing as they are just so large. Best snip out any that have seen better days and await new great ones. 

Decorative pot not included, available to buy here. The plant will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot.

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