zebra elephant ear plant care Alocasia zebrina — Rare Zebra Stem Elephant Ear Aroid

zebra elephant ear plant care Alocasia zebrina — Rare Zebra Stem Elephant Ear AroidDescription Growers Choice: You are buying a plant similar to the ones in the pictures. This plant does not ship to AZ, CA, or LA due to agricultural regulations. Shipping Schedule: Orders are typically shipped on Mondays to minimize transit time and help ensure healthy plant delivery. Orders placed after the Monday 8: 00 AM shipping cutoff may be held until the following Monday. Cold Weather Notice: Tropical plants do not tolerate temperatures below

Description

Grower’s Choice: You are buying a plant similar to the ones in the pictures.
This plant does not ship to AZ, CA, or LA due to agricultural regulations.

Shipping Schedule: Orders are typically shipped on Mondays to minimize transit time and help ensure healthy plant delivery. Orders placed after the Monday 8:00 AM shipping cutoff may be held until the following Monday.

Cold Weather Notice: Tropical plants do not tolerate temperatures below 45 °F.
If temperatures in your area are expected to drop below 45 °F, please purchase our Heat Pack – Shipping Insurance to protect your order during transit.
This optional add-on helps ensure your plant arrives healthy and safe through colder months.

Alocasia zebrina is a highly sought-after tropical aroid known for its striking zebra-patterned petioles and elegant arrow-shaped foliage. The stems display bold dark striping against a lighter background, creating a dramatic contrast that gives the plant its name.

Unlike many Alocasias that are grown primarily for leaf texture, zebrina is admired equally for its architectural stems and graceful upright growth habit. As the plant matures, it develops larger leaves and taller petioles, making it a stunning focal point in any tropical collection.

Native to the Philippines, this species thrives in warm, humid conditions and is prized for its unique appearance and clean, modern aesthetic.

Basic Care
Light: Bright, indirect light preferred; avoid harsh direct sun.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining; do not allow to fully dry out.
Humidity: Prefers high humidity (60–80 % or higher).
Temperature: Ideal 65–85 °F; protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 55 °F.
Fertilizer: Feed regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Difficulty: Moderate — benefits from stable moisture, warmth, and humidity.

Phonetic: al-oh-KAY-zhuh zeb-REE-nuh

Leaf Stork specializes in rare tropical plants and collector aroids — Anthurium, Monstera, Philodendron, Syngonium, and Alocasia.
From our greenhouse to your doorstep, each plant is nurtured with care and shipped to ensure a healthy, secure arrival.