Zebra alocasia
Alocasia zebrina · Alocasias · Arum family
Also known as: Zebra Plant
Medium60–120cmNot pet-safe
Zebra alocasia care at a glance
Zebra alocasia (Alocasia zebrina) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Zebra alocasia
Common pests on Zebra alocasia include Spider mites. Also possible: Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Zebra alocasia is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites High
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
- Skin irritation from sap Low
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Frequently asked questions about Zebra alocasia
- Which pests affect Zebra alocasia?
- Common pests on Zebra alocasia include Spider mites. Also possible: Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Zebra alocasia?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Zebra alocasia toxic to cats and dogs?
- Zebra alocasia is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Zebra alocasia need?
- Zebra alocasia has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Zebra alocasia need?
- Zebra alocasia prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Zebra alocasia frost-hardy?
- Zebra alocasia is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 15 °C.