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Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata'

Reticulata Elephant Ear

Typical UK price

£15

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Price by size

Sold, 90 days
10
Middle half
£14 to £17
Last sold
25 Sep 2026
On record
24
Cutting/corm1 sold
7cm10 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
  • Sale
  • Typical
  • Middle half
  • Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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About Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata'

Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata' is sold as a form of Alocasia zebrina with glossy, arrow-shaped leaves and a net-like pattern of dark veins on a lighter green blade. Sellers disagree on whether the stems carry the zebra-like markings of the species, and some growers question whether it is a distinct form, so compare photos of the leaf and stem before buying. It is listed separately here because UK sellers price it separately from the species. Care matches zebrina.

Native range

Trade name for a cultivated form of Alocasia zebrina.

Classification

Genus
Alocasia
Family
Araceae
Type
Cultivar
Growth habit
Self-heading, corm-forming
Form of
Alocasia zebrina

Morphology

Leaf shape
Sagittate to hastate (arrowhead-shaped)
Leaf length
35-70 cm
Leaf width
20-45 cm
Petiole colour
Yellow-green with bold dark brown-purple banding
Venation
Raised dark olive-green midrib and main lateral veins
Texture
Semi-glossy, coriaceous
Variegation
None. Netted dark veining on a lighter green blade.
Growth habit
Upright rosette from compact corm

Recent UK sales

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For sale in the UK

UK shops

ShopStockPrice
House of Kojo 14cm potSold out£40

Current listings on eBay UK

By month

MonthMedianSold
Sep 2026£147
Aug 2026£182
Jul 2026£172
Jun 2026£241
Dec 2025£185
Nov 2025£217

US eBay sold listings (not UK prices)

1 sold on ebay.com, 17 Jun 2026 to 17 Jun 2026, median US$19. These are not UK sales and are not in the UK price.

Before you buy

  • Check the corm is firm; a soft or shrunken corm indicates dehydration or rot and is very difficult to recover
  • Verify there is at least one established leaf; avoid bare corms from unknown sellers unless you have experience germinating alocasia corms
  • Spider mites are the most common pest: inspect leaf undersides for fine webbing or stippling, especially in dry indoor environments
  • Alocasias can enter dormancy when stressed by shipping. A plant arriving with no leaves but a firm corm is not necessarily dead

Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata' care

Substrate
Well-draining loamy mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% worm castings. Alocasias need moisture retention unlike most aroids but still require good drainage.
Watering
Keep evenly moist during the growing season: never waterlogged, never bone dry. Check soil every 3–4 days in summer. Reduce significantly in winter when growth slows.
Humidity
60–80%. Lower humidity causes brown leaf edges; very low humidity combined with dry compost will trigger dormancy.
Feeding
Balanced fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in winter.
Repotting
Every 12–18 months in spring. Alocasias like being slightly snug in their pots, so don't overpot.

Common problems

  • Leaves yellowing and dropping

    Cause: Overwatering, cold temperatures, or natural dormancy

    Fix: Reduce watering; ensure temperatures stay above 16°C; dormancy is normal in winter

  • Brown leaf edges

    Cause: Low humidity or irregular watering

    Fix: Increase humidity and maintain consistent watering routine

  • Spider mites

    Cause: Most common pest; thrive in hot, dry conditions

    Fix: Mist regularly; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap; increase humidity

Gear for this plant

How to propagate Alocasia zebrina 'Reticulata'

Methods
Offset (corm/pup), Corm division. Step-by-step guide
Difficulty
Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
Time to establish
3-6 months
Notes
Wait for the mother plant to produce corms or pups before dividing. Larger, well-established plants produce offsets most readily. Alocasias do not propagate reliably from stem cuttings.

In the wild