Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata'
Elephant Ear 'Reticulata'
'Reticulata' is a highly exotic house plant which is frequently called elephants' ears because of the large size of the foliage. This particular variety has the most amazing stem colour, with stripes rather like a zebra! It's a great structural plant and makes a beautiful feature within interior design. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings.
Contributed by @ejgreenwood
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and rich
Common name
Elephant Ear 'Reticulata'
Latin name
Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata'
type
Perennial
family
Araceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata'
'Reticulata' is a highly exotic house plant which is frequently called elephants' ears because of the large size of the foliage. This particular variety has the most amazing stem colour, with stripes rather like a zebra! It's a great structural plant and makes a beautiful feature within interior design. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
In temperate climates, Alocasia is usually grown in a heated greenhouse or as a conservatory plant. Alocasias need rich soil that is moist (not saturated) but well-drained. Plant in partial shade. Indoors, grow in filtered light. Provide high humidity. In warm climates, similar to their native humid and tropical Southeast Asia, elephant ears will grow as perennials. In cooler areas they will need to be replanted each year.