Alocasia zebrina
Alocasia zebrina is flamboyant, tropical foliage plant, with an interesting and distinctive feature: this evergreen has a cool zebra-striped pattern on its stems, explaining its name. Alocasia zebrina is a true tropical stunner with large, arrow-shaped leaves. The leaves are deep green and have a showy, glossy texture. Alocasia is native to the tropical and temperate parts of South East Asia, where it grows as an herbaceous perennial in the shady, humid understorey layers of rainforests. Alocasia zebrina brings a true exotic vibe indoors, with its large leaves and its wild animal pattern. Alocasia zebrina is commonly known or Elephant’s ears. Evanthia has Alocasia zebrina starting material available all year round, as tissue culture young plants. Ask our team for the Alocasia cultivation manual for commercial production. Check out all Alocasias in the Evanthia range.
Properties
Botanical name:
Alocasia zebrina
Family:
Araceae
Series name:
Product group:
Alocasia
VBN code:
Status:
Product group:
Tropical
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Young plant from tissue culture
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
Growing location:
Plant density:
/m2
Sowing period:
Growing temperature:
Pot size:
cm
Pot size:
40-120
cm
Ideal growing temperature:
20-23
°C
Growing time to young plant:
9-11
weeks
Growing time from young plant to final product:
12
-
14
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
8-11
Average number of seeds per kilo:
The information shown here is intended as a general guide and should not be considered growing instructions. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.










