{"product_id":"alocasia-zebrina-sarian","title":"Sarian Elephant Ear - Alocasia zebrina ‘Sarian’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSarian Elephant Ear - Alocasia zebrina ‘Sarian’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sells ‘Sarian’ is the stem as much as the leaf. Its petioles carry the bold dark and pale banding of \u003cem\u003eAlocasia zebrina\u003c\/em\u003e, and they hold up narrow arrow shaped blades of deep matte green cut by strong pale veins, so the whole plant looks drawn rather than grown. It is a hybrid selection, noticeably more vigorous and more forgiving than straight zebrina, which is why it has become the alocasia most often specified for shaded courtyard planting and interior use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy ‘Sarian’\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZebra petioles\u003c\/strong\u003e: The banded stems are the feature and are best displayed against a plain wall or dark mulch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVein contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pale primary veins run through matte dark green blades, giving strong graphic detail up close.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved vigour\u003c\/strong\u003e: It grows more strongly and sulks less than the pure species, particularly in less than ideal humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leaves are held high and narrow, so it occupies vertical space without spreading over neighbouring plants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e: All parts contain calcium oxalate and are toxic if eaten, so site it thoughtfully in family gardens.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaded courtyard feature\u003c\/strong\u003e: A single clump in a tall pot gives a strong tropical accent in a small paved space.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs indoors in bright indirect light with reasonable warmth and humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside tropical planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: The upright form suits narrow beds along a pool wall in subtropical climates.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered tropical bed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sits well between low ferns and taller gingers or palms as a mid level accent.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 to 0.7m apart for a continuous planted band\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5m apart, or used as a single specimen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer, once night temperatures are consistently mild\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, open, free draining mix with plenty of organic matter, moist but never sitting wet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly damp through the growing season and reduce watering markedly in winter, when the plant slows and rot risk rises. Shelter it from wind, which shreds the blades, and expect it to drop older leaves as it produces new ones, which is normal rather than a fault.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 to 1.2m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast in warm conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen in frost free conditions, dormant or deciduous in cold winters\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light to part shade, protected from hot direct sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cultivated hybrid, with parent species from the Philippines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795318178078,"sku":"ND-0108-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/exZxCdyi4ki5FZysF_Mir_nTa4GHzU.jpg?v=1787313247","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/alocasia-zebrina-sarian","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}