{"id":90553,"date":"2024-07-18T15:25:18","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/alocasia-sp-17-cm-pot\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T17:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:48:30","slug":"alocasia-sp-17-cm-pot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/plants\/indoor-plants\/alocasia-sp-17-cm-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Elephant ear &#8211; Alocasia zebrina (17cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <em>Alocasia zebrina<\/em> is a super elegant and exotic plant, essential for any space. It&#8217;s well known for its stems, whose pattern resembles a zebra&#8217;s body (hence its common name). Its slender striped petioles and glossy dark green arrow-shaped leaves transport you to the heart of a tropical rainforest. Precisely because it&#8217;s native to tropical forests, it&#8217;s quite sensitive to winters\/low temperatures, so \u2013 in our climate \u2013 it prefers to stay indoors and, even then, enters a dormant state (plant hibernation), potentially losing some leaves during the coldest season, but returning with larger leaves than ever in the following spring and summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific name<\/strong>: <em>Alocasia zebrina<\/em><br \/><strong>Common names<\/strong>: Elephant ear, Zebra Alocasia<br \/><strong>Family<\/strong>: <em>Araceae<\/em><br \/><strong>Origin<\/strong>: Southeast Asia<br \/><strong>Climate<\/strong>: Tropical to subtropical<br \/><strong>Category<\/strong>: Indoor plant (can be kept outdoors, as long as it\u2019s protected from extreme temperatures and wind)<br \/><strong>Approximate height<\/strong>: 50cm<br \/><strong>Pot diameter<\/strong>: 17cm<\/p>\n<p><strong>CUIDADOS<\/strong><br \/><strong>Light<\/strong>: Likes plenty of indirect light or partial shade (direct sun preferably in the early morning hours).<br \/><strong>Temperature<\/strong>: Ideally around 18-22\u00baC.<br \/><strong>Watering<\/strong>: Keep the substrate consistently slightly moist. In winter, reduce slightly but don\u2019t let the soil dry out completely, especially in the bottom third.<br \/><strong>Humidity<\/strong>: Needs higher humidity than usual (60\u201380%). Benefits from regular misting or a humidifier, especially in drier environments.<br \/><strong>Fertilising<\/strong>: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and summer.<br \/><strong>Pruning<\/strong>: Removing yellow or burnt stems\/leaves helps maintain the plant&#8217;s health and appearance. It\u2019s also helpful to wipe dust off the leaves to support photosynthesis.<br \/><strong>Life cycle<\/strong>: Perennial, but may go dormant in cold climates, with foliage dieback.<br \/><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Light, fertile, well-draining substrate. Ideally, a mix of potting soil with perlite or coconut fibre, ensuring good drainage.<br \/><strong>Not Pet Friendly<\/strong>: All parts of the plant are toxic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: To maintain humidity levels, maximise photosynthesis, spot pests early, and keep your plant looking great, wipe the leaves regularly with a damp cloth.<\/p>\n<p>WARNING! Representative photograph \u2013 the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog, and is therefore a reference. A planta fornecida ser\u00e1 similar \u00e0 da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poder\u00e1 variar na forma, apar\u00eancia ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor\/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Alocasia zebrina is a super elegant and exotic plant, essential for any space. 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