| Scientific name | Alocasia zebrina |
| Common Name | Alocasia zebrina |
| Watering | Once per week and keep moist |
| Pests | Spider mites, mealybugs, scale and thrips |
| Pet friendliness | Toxic to pets and human |
| Light | Bright, indirect light |
| Temperature | 18-24 °C |
| Humidity | 50-60% mist if needed |
| Pot requirement | Good drainage and repot every 1-2 years |
| Plant height | Up to 90 cm |
| Potting mix | Potting soil / Red soil / Manure / Perlite |
| Nutrition | Apply manure for first 15 days and NPK for next 15 days |
| Pruning & training | Remove dead and diseased leaves with sterile shears |
| Common color & season | N/A |
| Description | Alocasia Zebrina can easily be propagated in water because of its semi-aquatic, swamp-dwelling ancestors. During the plant’s dormancy, move it to somewhere warm and reduce your watering until it starts growing again in spring. Yellowing or spotting on leaves: suggests the plant has been overwatered – make sure you allow the top soil to dry out before watering the plant again, especially in winter. Browning edges: indicate the plant has either been underwatered or scorched by direct sunlight. Make sure your Alocasia Zebrina only receives bright, indirect sunlight. Leaves fading and dying in fall/winter: Alocasia Zebrina goes into dormancy as temperatures drop and days shorten. Don’t panic if this happens, just reduce your watering and |
Additional information
| Size | 30-40cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm |
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