Alocasia Zebrina + Lauterbachiana Pack (Elephant Ears) — 2 plants
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Alocasia Zebrina and Alocasia Lauterbachiana? The Zebrina stands out with its striking black and white striped stems and broad arrow-shaped leaves, while the Lauterbachiana has longer, narrower, wavy leaves with very pronounced light-colored veins.
How fast does an Alocasia grow indoors? Under optimal light and humidity conditions, most Alocasias produce a new leaf every 3 to 4 weeks in spring and summer.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 2 Alocasias with complementary foliage • 🎨 Striped stems + spectacular veins • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ XXL tropical duo
This Alocasia pack brings together two spectacular varieties of Elephant Ears with complementary foliage: Alocasia Zebrina with its unique black-and-white striped stems and Alocasia Lauterbachiana with its long, wavy dark green leaves and highly pronounced veins. Together, they form an impressive tropical duo - one of the most graphic packs in our selection of plant bundles.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, these two Alocasias share the same light and humidity requirements - making their daily care easier to manage. Watering, humidity and winter dormancy are the three keys to successfully growing Alocasias.
The 2 varieties in this pack
This pack brings together two Alocasias with very different silhouettes that complement each other visually:
- Alocasia Zebrina - H80 cm | Pot Ø21 cm - large dark green arrow-shaped leaves carried on spectacular black-and-white striped stems. Its main decorative feature is its stems, which are unique in the genus.
- Alocasia Lauterbachiana - H80 cm | Pot Ø19 cm - long, narrow, wavy dark green leaves with highly pronounced light veins, and a structured, slender form. The most graphic and elongated of the Alocasias.
What is included in this pack
- 1 Alocasia Zebrina - H80 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
- 1 Alocasia Lauterbachiana - H80 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
Light & placement
Both Alocasias in this pack share the same light requirements - bright indirect light to partial shade, without direct sun, which would burn their large leaves.
- Light: bright indirect light to partial shade - avoid direct sun.
- Ideal location: living room, office, entryway or bedroom with a well-lit window without direct sun.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Potting mix: rich, light and well-draining - houseplant potting mix amended with perlite.
Place the two plants side by side or slightly offset - the Zebrina in the foreground to highlight its stems, and the Lauterbachiana in the background to add depth with its long, wavy leaves.
Watering & care
Both varieties share the same requirements - slightly moist potting mix and high ambient humidity. The light-humidity balance is the most important factor in keeping their foliage healthy.
- Watering: moderate - keep the potting mix slightly moist without ever leaving it waterlogged.
- Frequency: approximately once a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: essential - pots with drainage holes are required, along with a well-draining potting mix.
- Humidity: prefers 60-80% - mist regularly or place near a humidifier.
- Fertilizer: every 2 to 4 weeks in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for houseplants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth - also clean the Zebrina's striped stems to highlight their unique pattern.
If the leaves droop slightly, it is almost always a sign of insufficient water - water them and they will generally recover within 24 hours.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
This duo already creates a striking tropical arrangement on its own - but it can also be incorporated into a more ambitious XXL arrangement.
- Complete this duo with a Strelitzia Nicolai with large paddle-shaped leaves - three very different silhouettes (striped / wavy / giant) for an XXL tropical trio that transforms a living room into an urban jungle.
- Place the Zebrina in the Elho Brussels Anthracite decorative pot Ø20 cm - the anthracite gray accentuates the black-and-white contrast of the striped stems through a bold color contrast.
- Place the Lauterbachiana in the Elho Greenville White pot Ø20 cm - the clean white finish highlights the light veins of the long, wavy leaves with a soft, elegant contrast.
- For a highly graphic living room corner, add a Philodendron Green Wonder with large, entire bright green leaves - three foliage types in comparable sizes, with three very different textures.
Verdeia tips
- Maintain high humidity for both plants: this is the most important factor - in a heated apartment during winter, mist 2 to 3 times a week or place a humidifier nearby; brown edges on the leaves almost always indicate air that is too dry.
- Clean the Zebrina's striped stems once a month: dust dulls the black-and-white contrast of the stripes - wiping each stem with a damp cloth instantly restores the unique decorative effect of this variety.
- Repot every 1 to 2 years in spring: use slightly larger pots with fresh, well-draining potting mix - when done properly, repotting encourages rapid growth in both varieties and promotes the production of new, spectacular large leaves.
Technical specifications
- Pack contents: 2 Alocasia plants
- Variety 1: Alocasia zebrina - H80 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
- Variety 2: Alocasia lauterbachiana - H80 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Common name: Elephant Ear
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Mature size: up to 80-100 cm indoors
- Light: bright indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: moderate - slightly moist potting mix
- Potting mix acidity: pH 5.5-7.0
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity: toxic to animals and children if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: urban jungle / tropical / graphic
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The size and shape of the leaves naturally vary according to the season and growing conditions.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.