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Alocasia zebrina - Elephants Ear

Name: Alocasia zebrina - Elephants Ear
Brand: Leaf Culture
SKU: ALOCZEB14
Price: 20.0 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Regular price: £20.00
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Alocasia zebrina - Elephants Ear

Regular price: £20.00
Regular price
Sale price: £20.00

Height

50cm (14cm pot)

60cm (17cm pot)

75cm (19cm pot)

🤔 Is this plant right for you?

🪴 Skill Level: Almost unkillable - perfect for beginners

🌤 Location: Prefers bright indirect light

📏 Grows up to: 100cm

🔍 Some other details

Nursery Pot Size: 19 cm

Air Purifier? Great for removing air impurities

Minimum plant height: See above options

Grows up to: 100cm

Stems per pot: 1

Child / Pet Safe: Toxic if eaten

Humidity: No need to mist (prefers the dry)

Top Tip: Once in a while, pop it outside when it's raining so the leaves get cleaned off

📝 Description

Alocasia Zebrina is well-known for its distinctive appearance, particularly the zebra-like pattern on its stems, which is quite rare among houseplants and a major reason for its popularity. Note that it's not the same plant as Alocasia tigrina - the leaf shapes are different. The Alocasia zebrina has large arrow shaped leaves that point upwards. The plant exhibits a strong phototropic response, meaning it actively moves its leaves toward light sources. This dynamic behavior is fascinating to observe as the plant adjusts its position to maximize light absorption. Pretty cool heh!

Another interesting aspect of Alocasia zebrina is its dormancy cycle, typically occurring in the winter. During this period, it might shed some leaves and require less water, mirroring its natural growth cycle in tropical climates where a dry season follows the wet season.

Under optimal conditions, Alocasia zebrina can grow quite rapidly. New leaves can unfurl quickly, often showing significant growth within a few weeks so make sure you feed it well and regularly.

Caring for Alocasia zebrina can be a little tricky as the plant's rhizomes are prone to rot if overwatered, so it is essential to keep the soil moist but not soggy and use a well-draining soil mix. The leaves can be sensitive to water spots, so it's best to water the plant at the base and avoid splashing water on the leaves. Additionally, the plant can be sensitive to rapid temperature changes, so it should be kept in a stable environment away from drafts and sudden cold spots.

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