{"product_id":"alocasia-black-zebrina-100cm-24cm-pot","title":"Alocasia Black Zebrina 100cm 24cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlocasia Black Zebrina is a striking tropical houseplant renowned for its distinctive dark foliage and bold leaf patterning. This cultivar features large, upright leaves with deep charcoal-green surfaces and contrasting lighter green, zebra-like leaf veins, producing a dramatic architectural effect. Typically supplied at around 100cm in height in a 24cm pot, its robust growth habit and visual impact make it a reliable choice within wholesale plant supply and trade houseplant ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Alocasia Black Zebrina is characterised by its deep, almost black-green colour complemented by intricate lighter green striping, providing a textured, exotic aesthetic. Its vertical growth habit results in a compact yet sculptural form, which suits a variety of indoor environments and provides an immediate visual focal point. The plant tolerates moderate to bright indirect light but can adapt to lower-light conditions, making it versatile for many interiors. It shows reasonable resilience to varied watering regimes, tolerating short dry spells better than many aroid species. Maintenance requirements are moderate; the plant benefits from occasional cleaning and feeding but responds well to standard handling practices in retail settings. Its dramatic visual appearance also enhances merchandising potential, attracting consumer interest in houseplant displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers select Alocasia Black Zebrina due to its consistent quality and dependable performance across supply batches, essential for maintaining customer satisfaction. While natural variation in leaf stripes can occur, it is managed to ensure uniformity within each shipment. This plant’s adaptability allows it to be used in retail garden centres, commercial interiors, and gift-ready houseplant ranges, broadening its commercial appeal. Ongoing consumer interest in bold, statement foliage plants underpins its continued relevance within core trade houseplant portfolios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlocasia Black Zebrina is well suited to retail benches due to its eye-catching form and durability under retail conditions. In office or commercial installations, it performs reliably where moderate indirect light is available and contributes to well-designed interior landscapes. Its size and structure also make it suitable for interior display zones, where it adds height and texture contrast. Additionally, it fits well within premium gift-ready ranges, offering a distinctive alternative to more common tropical houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant’s shelf life in retail environments is favourable, maintaining leaf quality and structural integrity over several weeks when appropriately displayed. It is suitable for volume wholesale plant supply due to its stable growth characteristics and adaptability during transport. Handling requires moderate care, primarily protecting leaves from physical damage, but it withstands commercial packing and unpacking processes effectively. Consistency of presentation at the point of sale is typically high, with uniform leaf patterning and plant size ensuring customer confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis plant requires a moderate care level that aligns well with typical retail and commercial maintenance routines.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a range of indoor lighting conditions from moderate to bright indirect light, enhancing placement flexibility.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering resilience is adequate, allowing survival through brief periods of inconsistent watering without significant stress.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts upright growth habit provides efficient use of vertical space, facilitating attractive merchandising and display layouts.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Alocasia Black Zebrina is commercially suitable across retail garden centres, interiorscape projects, and wholesale plant supply.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt offers strong handling durability during transport and retains visual appeal on retail displays.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural leaf pattern variation is controlled to ensure consistent appearance, supporting retailer confidence in batch uniformity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"24cm Pot \/ 100cm","offer_id":56657519083846,"sku":"GM-23896-100cm-24cm-abz-37","price":36.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/0x310FA20B6C26CA9DBFD2D142B66E41B8D0443163.jpg?v=1779875857","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/alocasia-black-zebrina-100cm-24cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}