Alocasia ‘Portodora Shield’

Appreciates water, and can even grow in marginal pond areas or pots placed in a water feature. Also grows well with the top layer of soil drying out in the garden or a pot, but withholding water more will give you less leaves that are smaller and smaller. If it goes too dry the entire crown of leaves will slowly falter and disapear, but they often return with the addition of consistent water.

Elephant ears express a fascinating plant trait called guttation. This is when excess water within the plant is pushed through pores at the ends (or sides) of the leaves, most frequently at night. This isn't a sign of distress, but may be problematic over hardwood floors and should be monitored. This will usually soon after watering.