Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux















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Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when upper 20–30% dry
Substrate
Chunky aroid mix • airy • moisture-retentive • fast-draining
Temperature
Ideal: 20–28 °C • Avoid below: 16 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 90 cm • Max. spread: 70 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Alocasia zebrina; species native to Philippines
Outdoor growing
Outside from 16 °C · sheltered spot
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
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Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata' has glossy arrow-shaped leaves with fine netted markings across the blade. The pale lines sit across the green surface and become clearer once a new leaf has hardened.
The plant also carries the petiole character associated with Alocasia zebrina: upright leaf stalks with zebra-like streaking. Both blade reticulation and petiole striping remain visible as the leaves lift above the pot.
The netted markings sit across the glossy blades, while the upright petioles carry zebra-like streaking. Bright filtered light reduces stretched petioles and scorch risk, but it does not create extra reticulation.
The glossy blades can show stress early, so watering and temperature swings often appear as drooping, yellowing or leaf marks. A warm position, higher humidity and an airy substrate give the roots the balance of moisture and oxygen they need between waterings.
Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata' is not pet-safe if chewed or eaten. The leaves and stems contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate the mouth and throat.
The parent species Alocasia zebrina was described by G.W. Johnson and R. Hogg and first published in Journal of Horticulture and Cottage Gardener, volume 28, page 139, in 1862. POWO treats the species as native to the Philippines, where it grows in the wet tropical biome. The epithet zebrina refers to the zebra-like markings on the petioles. In Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata', fine netted markings appear across the glossy blade surface.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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