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Alocasia zebrina Veitch ex J.Dix

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Taxonomy
Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia1
Synonyms
2 synonyms
  • Alocasia liervalii Hérincq
  • Alocasia wenzelii Merr.
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Alocasia zebrina, commonly known as the zebra plant or zebrina alocasia, is a plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, and Alabat in the Philippines. It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant worldwide. It is also locally known as gabing tigre in Tagalog. It is nationally listed as a threatened species and collection of A. zebrina from the wild is illegal in the Philippines.

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Sources (5)
  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Alocasia zebrina · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  3. Wikidata – Q15314868 · CC0
  4. Wikimedia Commons – Flore des serres v15 081a.jpg · Public domain
  5. Wikipedia (en) – Alocasia zebrina · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Alocasia
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature18 °C
No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Alocasia tip: It often drops leaves in winter – that is rest, not death; water less then.

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Cat moderateDog moderateHorse moderatePet bird moderateRabbit, rodent moderateCattle moderateSheep, goat moderatePig moderatePoultry moderateTortoise, herbivorous reptile moderateHuman (child) moderatedetails →
At a glance

Alocasia zebrina – what to know

Alocasia zebrina – family: Araceae, genus: Alocasia. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 18 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Alocasia zebrina?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Alocasia zebrina need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Alocasia zebrina get?

Keep it above 18 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Alocasia zebrina toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

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Data sources: GBIF.org – Alocasia zebrina (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q15314868 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Flore des serres v15 081a.jpg (Public domain) · Wikipedia – Alocasia zebrina (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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