Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Need help with a Persian Palm (Alocasia Calidora), 0 by Glenda_Michigan

Glenda_Michigan wrote:
I recently purchased a beautiful Persian Palm that is about 4-1/2 feet tall. Its scientific name is Alocasia Calidora. Could someone please tell me what its needs are? Sun, soil, fertilizer, how often do I water it, what temperature range can it tolerate, care, etc.??? ...My plans are to keep it out on my covered porch this summer (my covered porch is on the east side of my house). I LOVE this plant and would sure appreciate any help.

Also, some of the more mature leaves have a tint of yellow starting around the edges. Does anyone know why? At the nursery, I was told that the spots on the one leaf, are because it was exposed to too much sun and the edges burnt. He said that this plant needs total shade. Is that correct???
...I am posting a few pictures. I put my dining room chair in the background for scale.

Thanks a bunch!!
Glenda