philodendron zebrina Alocasia Zebrina

philodendron zebrina Alocasia ZebrinaThe stems steal the show on this houseplant. The Alocasia zebrina produces large, plain green, arrow shaped leaves, but the real feature is the petioles: tall, upright stems patterned in bold, dark brown and pale green zebra stripes. The striping is vivid and graphic, turning what would otherwise be a simple Alocasia into something immediately eye catching. It grows tall and upright, with each leaf held high on its patterned stalk, creating an

The stems steal the show on this houseplant. The Alocasia zebrina produces large, plain green, arrow-shaped leaves, but the real feature is the petioles: tall, upright stems patterned in bold, dark brown and pale green zebra stripes. The striping is vivid and graphic, turning what would otherwise be a simple Alocasia into something immediately eye-catching. It grows tall and upright, with each leaf held high on its patterned stalk, creating an architectural, almost sculptural presence. 

Origins
Native to the Philippines, Alocasia zebrina grows in warm, humid tropical forest understorey. The distinctive stem patterning is a natural feature of the species, not a cultivar selection.

Soil and Substrate
Our Alocasia Premium Potting Mix is peat-free and formulated for Alocasias, with a chunky, well-draining structure that prevents waterlogging.