Alocasia zebrina 'Siberian Tiger'

Alocasia zebrina 'Siberian Tiger' is a rare and striking variety of alocasia, cherished for its unique stems, patterned with fine stripes resembling the fur of a Siberian tiger, and for its large, arrow-shaped, glossy leaves of a deep green. This tropical plant has an architectural and imposing appearance, making it an excellent choice for modern indoor spaces, exotic plant collections, or jungle-style arrangements.

✅ Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Araceae

• Plant type: tropical perennial, decorative through leaves and stems

• Foliage: intense green, glossy, arrow-shaped (sagittate), with prominent veins

• Stem: slender, tall, with a pattern of fine cream-brown stripes, distinctive for the ‘Siberian Tiger’ cultivar

• Growth: vertical, elegant, with an airy and sculptural look

📏 Mature size:

• Height: 60 – 100 cm (in pot, indoors)

• Width: 40 – 60 cm
  Dimensions may vary depending on growing conditions and pot used.

🌿 Care conditions:

• Light: prefers strong indirect light; avoid direct sunlight

• Watering: regular, but only when the top layer of soil has dried

• Humidity: high – appreciates misting or a room humidifier

• Optimal temperature: 20–28°C; sensitive to temperatures below 15°C

• Substrate: well-drained, airy – mix for tropical plants or aroid mix

• Fertilizing: every 2–3 weeks in the warm season, with fertilizer for foliage plants

🌱 Advantages and uses:

• A plant with strong visual impact, ideal as a centerpiece in decoration

• Suitable for modern, urban, or minimalist interiors

• Rare cultivar, valued in aroid collections

• Does not require pruning; keeping leaves clean and providing good light are enough for harmonious growth

Height including pot: approx. 50-60 cm

Note: Alocasia is a sensitive plant. Therefore, you may receive these plants with some leaf blemishes, but these do not affect the plant’s viability.