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Alocasia Zebrina

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Alocasia Zebrina, also known as Zebra Alocasia or Elephant Ear Zebrina, is a striking tropical plant whose stems are every bit as impressive as its foliage. Large, glossy green, arrow shaped leaves are held high on tall, upright petioles patterned with bold bands and streaks of dark brown against pale green, creating the distinctive zebra like markings that inspired its name. The pattern can even continue along the underside of the leaf's midrib, adding another subtle detail to its otherwise simple green foliage. Native to the rainforests of the Philippines, Zebrina develops a tall, open, architectural habit that gives it an almost sculptural presence indoors. Its unusual appearance has been admired for more than 160 years, when introduced by Veitch & Sons at the Royal Horticultural Society's Second Great Exhibition in London on June 11, 1862, it received a Silver Knightian Medal.

What to expect

The plant comes with a default nursery pot. The nursery pot is usually 0.5" - 1" smaller than stated to fit into the same size decorative pot. Washable Paper Planter Bags are sold separately.

As with all living things, no two plants are alike. There is some natural variation in size, shape, and characteristics. We make every effort to bring you a plant that as closely as possible matches the plant as it appears on our website, in the size you have chosen, and have a good potential to happily grow in your home.

Delivery and shipping

Shipping

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Local pick up and shop in-store in Toronto

We are open for in-store shopping and local pickup at our 21A Bathurst St location.
Our store hours are Monday 11 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday 1 PM to 6 PM, Wednesday to Thursday 11 AM to 6 PM, Friday to Sunday 11 AM to 7 PM, excluding holidays.
Pickup orders are usually ready for pickup within 24 hours.
You have up to 30 days to pick up your order.*

Toronto & GTA Local Delivery

Toronto Delivery (Free over $75)

Toronto Core. $15 for orders under $75. Free for orders over $75 before tax and after discount.
Usually delivered within 2 - 4 days excluding the purchase date. Delivery timelines subject to change during holidays.

Next day delivery is also available at checkout.
Order before 10 PM EST, deliver next day by end of the day (No deliveries on Monday).

GTA Delivery (Free over $125)

Oakville, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Scarborough.
$15 for orders under $125. Free for orders over $125 before tax and after discount.
Usually delivered within 7 days excluding the purchase date. Delivery timelines subject to change during holidays.

Delivered with care

All of our plants are delivered by our human plant expert in person. We will send you a delivery confirmation once your delivery is scheduled. And you'll also get a text message with a tracking link when your plants are out for delivery and on arrival.

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All Provinces

All of our 7" and smaller size plants and planters are now available to ship in a box across all provinces in Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.**

We post our mails on Mondays(or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) using mixed carriers(Canada Post/UPS/FedEx), the cut off time is Saturday midnight, order placed after that will ship out on the Monday after, so please keep that in mind when you place your order. We do this to avoid the order sitting in a post office over the weekend, however, this may still happen from time to time. To prepare an order, we pack up the plants with great care, ensuring as much as possible that they will have a secure and smooth delivery. Once you receive your tracking link from Canada Post/UPS/FedEx, the delivery will all be based on their projected timelines.

All Territories

If you live in Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon, we now ship Philodendron Pink Princess across all territories.

Delivery Standards for Remote Areas

If the destination postal code is located in a remote area, and only Canada Post service the area(alternative options will shown at checkout if available), they may add up to 5 business days, in addition to the posted delivery time. Generally, if your postal code has a 0 (zero) in the first half, ie, A[0]E 3B0, additional time may be added by Canada Post. Exceptions may apply. For additional information, please visit here.

Cold Weather Protection

Complimentary heat packs and insulations are included to protect your plants from cold damage if shipped in a box, if weather requires. Some stresses are expected, but with good light and proper watering, they will bounce back very soon.

Winter safe packaging

We check the destination weather for each package to make sure they arrive safely with whatever it takes. Complimentary heat packs and insulations are included to protect your plants from cold damage when mailing in a box, if weather requires.

Visit us in person

All of our plants available online are also available at our downtown Toronto store. Feel free to visit us and explore our green oasis for more inspiration and a firsthand look at our diverse collections. Our team is there to answer any questions and help with all your plant needs, whether you're shopping online or in-store.

Alocasia Zebrina

6" Pot

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$30

Pro tips

Alocasia Zebrina naturally grows tall and open, so don't expect it to form a dense cluster of leaves like some other Alocasias. Its long, patterned petioles will lean strongly toward the light, so rotate the pot slightly every time you water to encourage balanced, upright growth. It is also normal for Zebrina to occasionally sacrifice an older leaf while producing a fresh one, especially after a change in conditions or during periods of slower growth. Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix that retains some moisture without staying waterlogged, and keeps the plant consistently warm and away from cold drafts. Watch the undersides of the leaves and petioles for spider mites, which can become troublesome when indoor air is particularly dry.

Care Guide

How to take care of Alocasia Zebrina

Sun: Indirect

Alocasia Zebrina should not be in a position to see the sun directly, although early morning or late evening sun is fine. Filtered sunlight through a sheer curtain is best and most homes are comprised primarily of indirect sunlight. The best spot for them is where they do not see the sun during the majority of the day but still get bright, indirect light.

Light: Medium - Bright

Alocasia Zebrina will thrive in bright light, but also can tolerate medium light. A good medium-light place in your home would be in the middle of a room that has a regular size window. They can be placed anywhere between the middle of the room and the window. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.

Water: When half dry

Alocasia Zebrina needs to be watered when the top half of the soil is dry to the touch. That usually takes about 1 week in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions, but it's always safer to underwater or give the soil a check before you water again. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity: High

Alocasia Zebrina likes a high humidity environment, give them a mist daily or as often as possible. Alternatively, you can put them around a humidifier. Although they won't die if they don't receive enough humidity, their leaves may have some dry, crunchy, or yellow edges.

Pet Caution

Alocasia Zebrina is moderately toxic and can cause some adverse reactions when ingested so it is best to not let your pets eat it, which we advise for all plants in general. The severity of the reaction will depend on how much of the plant is ingested but, if you know your pet typically does not eat your plants, this plant will be suitable for your home.

Plant Bio

About Alocasia Zebrina

Botanical Name: Alocasia zebrina

Common Name: Alocasia Zebrina, Zebra Alocasia, Zebrina Elephant Ear, Zebra Plant

Origin: Philippines; naturally found in rainforests at low to medium elevations and recorded from islands including Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, and Alabat

Plant Story

Introducing the Alocasia zebrina, a bold and architectural tropical plant that celebrates individuality, structure, and the beauty of unexpected detail. With its simple arrow-shaped leaves held above striking zebra-striped stems, it symbolizes distinction — a reminder that sometimes the most memorable feature is not the most obvious one.

Also known as Elephant Ear Zebrina or Zebra Plant, Alocasia zebrina is admired less for elaborate foliage and more for its extraordinary petioles. Tall, upright stems are patterned in vivid bands of dark brown and pale green, creating the graphic zebra-like striping that gives the species its name.

Above those patterned stems sit large, clean green leaves with a classic arrowhead shape. Their simplicity allows the petioles to take center stage, while the pale green undersides and striped lower midribs add subtle continuity from stem to leaf. Together, the plant develops a tall, sculptural silhouette that feels both tropical and modern.

Its dramatic appearance has been admired for generations. Alocasia zebrina was presented by Veitch and Sons at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Second Great Exhibition in London on June 11, 1862, where it received a Silver Knightian Medal — a fitting recognition for a plant whose striped stems remain unmistakable today.

Thriving in bright, indirect light with warmth, humidity, and an airy, well-draining aroid mix, Alocasia zebrina appreciates lightly and consistently moist soil without waterlogged roots. Given stable conditions, it rewards care with upright new growth and increasingly impressive patterned stalks.

Welcome the Alocasia zebrina into your home, and let it inspire you with its symbolism of individuality, confidence, and expressive detail. It’s not just a plant; it’s a reminder that sometimes what supports us is also what makes us stand out.

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