Alocasia Zebrina
Alocasia zebrina
Dramatic alocasia with large arrow-shaped bright-green leaves held aloft on tall zebra-striped stems. The exotic patterned petioles make this one of the most architectural houseplants available.
Best rooms for alocasia zebrina
Light requirements
Best near a window with filtered light — avoid harsh direct rays.
How to care for alocasia zebrina
Bright indirect light. Keep compost moist but not waterlogged — use a well-draining aroid mix. Loves high humidity; mist daily or use a humidifier. May lose leaves in winter; keep warm and reduce watering. Feed fortnightly spring-summer. Minimum 16°C.
Watering
Water when the top 2–3cm of compost feels dry. Roughly weekly.
Propagation
- Division of rhizomes in spring
- Offset corms
Toxicity
Contains calcium oxalate crystals. All parts cause intense mouth and throat irritation if chewed by pets.
Common problems
- Leaf drop in winter (may go dormant)
- Spider mites in dry air
- Yellow leaves from overwatering
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