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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