Alocasia Zebrina

If you’re looking for a striking houseplant with real jungle drama, the Alocasia zebrina is a fantastic choice. Its large, arrow-shaped green leaves sit proudly on tall, striped stems that look just like zebra markings, giving it a bold and sculptural look. It’s perfect for adding height, texture, and a little tropical theatre to a bright room.

Origin: Alocasia zebrina is native to the tropical rainforests of the Philippines, where it grows in warm, humid conditions beneath the forest canopy. It’s loved for its distinctive patterned stems and elegant upright foliage.

Care Guide

Light: Alocasia zebrina enjoys bright, indirect light. Good light helps keep its growth strong and upright, but avoid harsh direct midday sun, which can scorch the leaves. Too little light may slow growth or cause the stems to lean.

Watering: Keep the soil lightly moist, but never soggy. Water when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, making sure excess water drains away fully. Alocasias dislike sitting in wet compost, but they also don’t like being left completely dry for long periods. Reduce watering in winter when growth naturally slows.

Temperature & Humidity: It loves warmth and humidity, so keep it away from cold draughts, chilly windowsills, and radiators. It will appreciate extra humidity from a pebble tray, humidifier, or a naturally humid room such as a bright bathroom.

Feeding: Feed once a month during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser. No feeding is needed during winter while growth naturally slows.

Toxicity: Important! Like other Alocasias, Alocasia zebrina is toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested. It contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation to the mouth and digestive tract, so keep it away from curious pets and children.

It’s a beautiful statement plant—perfect if you want something bold, tropical, and a little bit unusual.

Sold without decorative pot, colour and size may vary slightly.

Local plant delivery or collection available in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland.

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