Alocasia zebrina Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia zebrina is a plant in the Araceae family native to the Philippines. Its broad, heart-shaped leaves have white and green stripes at the stem tips. This plant likes moist soil and indirect sunlight. It bloms when conditions are ideal, usually in spring and summer.
Common Name |
Zebra plant, zebrina alocasia
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Plant Type
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Bulbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia zebrina
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia zebrina Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia zebrina.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia zebrina needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia zebrina needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia zebrina Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia zebrina to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia zebrina to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia zebrina Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia zebrina. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia zebrina plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia zebrina Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia zebrina plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia zebrina toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia zebrina Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia zebrina, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
medium
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia zebrina Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia zebrina plant originated. |
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Country |
Philippines (the)
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