Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear)
Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) with distinct yellow stems marked by brown stripes in pot
Botanical name: Alocasia zebrina
Common names: Tiger Elephant Ear, Elephant Ear Zebra
Family: Araceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Cold tolerance: 25°F
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Foliage: DeciduousIt has elongated leaves with a patterned coloration and tiger-colored stems that you won't find in other Alocasias. The foliage is very narrow and sharply arrowhead or hastate shaped.
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Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) with large green arrow-shaped leaves and distinct patterned stems.
Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) showing tall stems with unique black and green tiger markings.
Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) with arrowhead green leaves and striking black striped stems
Alocasia zebrina leaves emerge from stems with dark stripes on a shelf
Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) plant with distinct spotted stems and large green leaves.
Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) stems reach upward from a green nursery container.
Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) with distinctive striped stems and elongated arrow shaped green leaves
Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) leaves with tall stems marked by dark stripes
Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) leaves attached to yellow striped stems in a red pot.
Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) with large arrow-shaped dark green foliage and tiger-striped stem.
Alocasia zebrina (Tiger Elephant Ear) with pointed green leaves and distinct dark patterned stems
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