Alocasia chantrieri 'Pink Variegated'
Alocasia chantrieri 'Pink Variegated' is a rare collector's Alocasia combining dramatic pink variegation with glossy, metallic foliage. A hybrid of Alocasia sanderiana and Alocasia cuprea, its leaves feature thick, rippled margins, glowing pale green veins and a distinctive holographic sheen that shifts as the light catches the surface.
The pink variegation adds another layer of colour to this already distinctive hybrid, with every leaf developing its own individual pattern. Best suited to experienced houseplant growers, it prefers bright, indirect light, consistently warm conditions and good humidity to maintain strong growth and its striking foliage.
- Other names: Alocasia x chantrieri Pink Variegated, Chantrieri Elephant Ear
- Useful to know: Toxic if ingested - keep away from pets and children
- Feature: Rare pink variegation over glossy, holographic foliage with rippled margins and pale green veins
- Care: Alocasia can go dormant over winter and lose leaves
- Eventual height: Can grow up to 90cm
- Origins: Hybrid of Alocasia sanderiana and Alocasia cuprea
Alocasia Care Sheet
Light: Needs bright but indirect light, as strong full sun will scorch the foliage. The leaves turn toward the light so rotate the plant to prevent it leaning
Water: Requires regular watering to keep the soil moist, but not saturated. As a rainforest plant it is used to growing in damp conditions. Browning leaf edges are a sign of underwatering, and water droplets on the leaf tips indicate the plant sweating out excess moisture, called guttation. Reduce watering if this occurs
Soil/Nutrition: Well-draining houseplant compost mix, feed monthly in spring and summer
Humidity: Enjoys regular misting, or a pebble tray to replicate the humid rainforest environment
Pruning and propagation: Dust the leaves to help keep the plant in top condition. Trim off faded leaves to keep neat. Can be propagated by rhizome division of the corms in spring and summer
Experience Level: Moderate
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EAN code8720858486635
- Brand
- Pot Size10.5cm
- Care LevelModerate
- Light LevelsBright but Indirect
This product is only available for local delivery to the postcodes below via our own delivery service. We will contact you to arrange delivery, which will be within 7 days of your order being placed.
£15.00 – NE3, NE5, NE13, NE20
£20.00 – NE2, NE4, NE7, NE12, NE15
£30.00 – NE1, NE6, NE8, NE18, NE21-24, NE27, NE28, NE40-42
£35.00 – NE9-NE11, NE16-17, NE19, NE25-26, NE29-30, NE37-39, NE43-46, NE61-64
£45.00 – NE31-36, NE47, NE49, NE65 0, NE65 9, DH1-9, SR1-7
£60.00 – NE48 4, NE66 1, NE66 2, NE66 9
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