Alocasia Zebrina Mint

Alocasia zebrina Mint. The mint-variegated form of the zebra-stalked classic — narrow arrow leaves marbled in mint-green and cream, on the species' signature striped petioles.

The species

Alocasia zebrina (Philippines) is grown for its petioles as much as its leaves — tall, upright stalks streaked in bold zebra banding, carrying narrow, arrow-shaped glossy blades high and architectural. The striping develops and sharpens as the plant matures.

The 'Mint' is the variegated form — soft mint-green and cream marbling over the green blade, in irregular sectors that differ on every leaf. The mint is chlorophyll-reduced, so heavily variegated leaves are more delicate and lean on the green to carry the plant. Pattern and amount are unpredictable, leaf to leaf.

This specimen

• Stage: young juvenile
• Leaves: 2
• Pot: 5cm
• Variegation: Strong across current growth
• Notes: Acclimated and ready to ship

One specimen. Photographed as received. No restock.

Care, briefly

• Light: Bright indirect, and generous — light holds the mint and keeps growth compact and upright. Direct sun scorches the pale sectors.
• Water: Zebrina stores water in those stalks, so let the mix dry well between waterings — it rots fast if kept wet, and heavy variegation compounds it.
• Humidity: 60%+. Mint sectors and leaf edges brown fast in dry air.
• Mix: Chunky, well-draining aroid mix — airy at the roots.
• Warmth: 18–27°C. No cold draughts, nothing below 15°C.
• Pace: An upright grower — the striped petioles and full character come with maturity, so give a young plant time.

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