Zebrina Elephant Ear

Alocasia zebrina

Pronunciation: a-loh-KAY-see-uh
SKU #45726
9-11

Good to Grow...indoors:

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Long striped stems steal the show on this unusual houseplant. Pointed, arrow-shaped solid green leaves are held above, creating a dramatic, vertical accent. This tropical plant loves warmth, humidity, and water. Can be grown outdoors in humid climates where hardy. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Bright Indirect Light
WATER: Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 1 to 2 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeUncommon
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Problems/SolutionsVery Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Landscape UseHouseplant
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsIndoors, provide potting soil with good water retention. Needs high humidity: mist frequently or use a humidifier. Outdoors, thrives in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Prefers bright shade or filtered sun, and warm, humid environments. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.
Details
Bloom TimeUncommon
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Problems/SolutionsVery Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Style
Landscape UseHouseplant
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsIndoors, provide potting soil with good water retention. Needs high humidity: mist frequently or use a humidifier. Outdoors, thrives in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Prefers bright shade or filtered sun, and warm, humid environments. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.