![]() ![]() The growth may turn compact at a lower temperature. One of the important factors of Alocasia zebrina’s care is to keep the plant in a suitable temperature range which is between 18 to 22 degrees Centigrade. A good practice is to rotate with an angle of 90 degrees every time you water the plant. Make sure to rotate the plant pot frequently, so that all parts of the plant get a good quantity of sunlight and no part remains in the darkness. ![]() Intense and direct exposure to sunlight may burn the waxy leaves of the plant. It is important to keep it in a window with blinds or a corner with plenty of indirect sun exposure. The Alocasia zebrina needs bright indirect light for its proper growth. Some people prefer putting it in the bathroom window where the Alocasia zebrina gets enough moisture and light from the environment. Putting a pebble-filled tray under the plant pot and fill it will water to provide the plant with the necessary moisture.If you find that the environment of your house is somewhat dry or low in humidity you can try any of the under mentioned measures: The Zebrinas being native to the rain forests require a humid environment to dwell. The plant requires moist but well-drained soil. It is always recommended to water the plant with very slightly warm (to kill the intense coolness) water in winter to save the roots from freezing. Water the plant twice a month in little quantities to avoid dryness. In the winter season, the plant gets dormant by removing its majority or all of the leaves and doesn’t show any signs of growth. Make sure that the upper 5 inches of the soil are dry before you water the plant for the next time. The key is to water frequently (thrice a week) but in lesser quantity. The plants are inactive functioning and need water in good quantity. The months of March to September are the growing season for the plant. The Alocasia zebrina and its other family members are water-loving plants. Important points related to the Alocasia zebrina care are mentioned below: Water Requirement: Zebrina Alocasia is not easy to handle and its maintenance is somewhat tricky as compared to other members of its family. Wait for the summers to come and your plant will get up again with its beauty and fresh new leaves. Let the leaf turn fully yellow and then remove the dead leaves with sheers to prevent the wastage of resources of the plant. Keep the plant in a warm area, with suitable indirect sunlight and watering twice a month in little quantities while keeping the soil dry between intervals. In this phase, you have to provide the necessary care to keep the plant rest peacefully. So you don’t need to get worried as your plant is not dying. In this stage, almost all or half of the leaves of the Alocasia zebrina plant turn yellow and fall. It is important to mention that from October to January, the plant gets dormant. They are also called ‘Zebra Alocasia’ or ‘Zebra plant’.This creates another common name as ‘Alocasia zebra tiger plant’. The typical striped pattern on the stems resembles the skin of the tiger. ![]() However, this name is used for some other Alocasia plant species as well.
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