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Alocasia zebrina variegata

Alocasia zebrina variegata

Original price was: $119.99.Current price is: $85.45.

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Description

Alocasia zebrina variegata is a spectacular and highly sought-after houseplant, prized for its variegated foliage and distinctive zebra-striped petioles. The combination of cream-splattered green leaves and stems marked with dark patterns makes it a unique and highly decorative tropical plant.

Origin: Variegated variety of Alocasia zebrina , a species native to the Philippines, where it grows in hot and humid tropical environments.

Growth: Moderate growth. It develops large, arrow-shaped leaves, medium to dark green marbled with cream or pale yellow. The leaves are borne on long, upright petioles, decorated with very distinctive dark brown zebra-like patterns.

Flowers: Flowering is rare indoors. Like other Alocasias , it can produce an inflorescence composed of a spathe and a spadix, but its main attraction remains its spectacular foliage.

Light: Prefers bright but indirect light. Excellent light helps maintain well-defined variegation. Avoid intense direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.

Watering: Water moderately, allowing the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings. It appreciates consistent moisture without overwatering. Reduce watering slightly when growth slows.

Substrate: Use a well-draining potting mix for tropical plants. A mixture enriched with perlite or coconut fiber ensures good root aeration and limits stagnant moisture.

Toxicity: Toxic if ingested by humans and animals.

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