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Alocasia Zebrina Tigrina
AED 335each, 40-50 cm, Nursery Pot
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- Alocasia Zebrina Tigrina, 40-50 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 335
- Total
- AED 335
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About this plant
Alocasia Zebrina Tigrina suits indoor spots with bright, indirect light, no direct midday sun. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it away from pets.
Wants bright, indirect light out of midday sun, with bolder tiger-striped stems and arrow-shaped leaves.
Alocasia Zebrina Tigrina (Alocasia zebrina 'Tigrina') is a selection of the Philippine Alocasia zebrina. It carries glossy green, arrow-shaped leaves on tall stems with heavier, darker tiger-like stripes than the standard zebrina, and some plants also show mottling on the leaf stalks near the leaf.
In Dubai, Alocasias enjoy the warmth but find air-conditioned rooms dry, which shows as crispy leaf edges. Bright, indirect light, a humid spot (a pebble tray or grouping plants helps) and careful watering keep them healthy. They are sensitive to wet roots, and many drop an older leaf whenever they push a new one, or rest in the cooler months. Direct sun through glass and cold AC drafts damage the leaves, and they are not plants for outdoor balconies in summer.
Tigrina suits bright living rooms, office corners and collector displays where the stems can be seen. We offer it at around 40–50 cm, in a nursery pot or a ceramic pot.
- Sizes
- 40 cm
- Watering
- Every 5–7 days in summer indoors, when the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry; every 10–14 days in winter
Why people love it
- Bold tiger-striped stems stand out from regular zebrina.
- Arrow leaves add height to a corner.
- A collector plant for bright rooms.
Light
Bright, indirect light; no direct midday sun
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing).
Worth knowing
- Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, so place it out of reach.
- The stripes dull in low light.
- Overwatering rots the stems at the base.
Why Green Beetle, not a nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Care guide for Dubai homes
How to keep Alocasia Zebrina Tigrina healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light; no direct midday sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 5–7 days in summer indoors, when the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry; every 10–14 days in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: chunky, airy aroid mix (bark, perlite and potting soil) that drains fast. Feeding: a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 3–4 weeks from March to October. Common mistake: keeping the soil wet, which rots the base of the stems. Where it works: bright living rooms, office corners and collector displays.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing).
Need help later on?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Alocasia Zebrina Tigrina FAQs
Will it cope with AC in Dubai?
It copes, but dry AC air can crisp the leaf edges. Place it away from vents and group it with other plants or use a pebble tray for extra humidity.
How big does it get?
Indoors it usually grows to around 60–90 cm tall.
Why is my Alocasia losing leaves?
Alocasias often drop an older leaf when they push a new one, or after a move. Steady loss usually means wet roots or very dry AC air.
Is it toxic to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists Alocasia as toxic to cats and dogs because of insoluble calcium oxalates, so keep it away from pets.
Questions about Alocasia Zebrina Tigrina?
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