Alocasia zebrina / Elephant Ear
Alocasia zebrina’s striped stems and arrow shaped leaves make it very popular.
Pot diameter: 17cm
£40.00
Out of stock
How to care for your Alocasia
LIGHT: Bright indirect light, some early morning and/or evening sun is fine but avoid strong direct sun. Will not tolerate low light.
WATERING: Likes to be slightly moist at all times. Avoid waterlogging but also do not allow to dry out completely.
HUMIDITY: Enjoys humidity but will tolerate average home environments, avoid drying heat or cold draughts. Humidity can be increased by pebble trays, grouping with other plants or a humidifier.
TEMPERATURE: Needs warmth, happy at 16-30°C. Avoid draughts.
FEEDING: Liquid houseplant feed as instructions on bottle during spring and summer. In autumn and winter feed less and only if plants continue to actively grow.
GROWTH: Average to fast growth rate. Can reach up to 1m in height.
TOXICITY: Toxic if ingested.
OTHER: Use a soft damp cloth to clean leaves or give plant an occasional gentle tepid spray down to remove dust.
