Alocasia UK nursery
ACUMINATA ALBO VARIEGATED
Over six months old, fully rooted and in active growth, with its variegation expression established. It arrives in our own Soil Ninja pon mix, ready to display from day one.
- Variegation
- Albo
- Available
- –
- Delivery
- Free over £75
Every plant is individual, so leaf count and size vary slightly. Want to see a specific plant before you buy? Message us and we'll send photos.
- Free UK delivery over £75, heat-packed
- Hand-selected and inspected before dispatch
- Covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee
What collectors say
Care
Light. Bright, indirect light. Variegated tissue carries less chlorophyll and scorches more easily than green, so filter strong sun.
Water and humidity. Keep the substrate evenly moist, never wet. Aim for 60% humidity or higher.
Feeding. A balanced feed programme through spring and summer; ease off in winter.
Dormancy. An Alocasia that drops its leaves in the cold is usually resting, not dead. Keep it warm and barely moist and it will push again.
Delivery and arrival
Plants are dispatched Monday to Thursday only, so they never sit in a depot over a weekend. Every order is sent with a heat pack and packed plastic-free.
Free UK delivery on orders over £75. Unpack on arrival and give your plant a few days of steady conditions to acclimatise.
Every plant is covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. If there's a problem, email sales@thealocasiacompany.co.uk within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos. Please don't repot in those first 7 days, as repotting voids the guarantee.
Pet safety
Like all aroids, this plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if eaten. Keep it out of reach of cats, dogs and children.
About this cultivar
ACUMINATA ALBO VARIEGATED
Alocasia Acuminata Albo Variegated: Rare White Variegated Historical Collector's Houseplant
Looking for a piece of botanical history carrying white variegation? The Alocasia Acuminata Albo Variegated is a rare variegated form of a species first documented by the Austrian botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Schott in 1859. It shows clear white variegation across unusually structured foliage, and collectors value it for both its scientific record and its appearance.
Why Collectors Value Acuminata Albo Variegated
This exceptionally rare variegated form appeals to growers who appreciate plants with genuine botanical pedigree dating back over 160 years. The leaf architecture is distinctive, with characteristic lobes positioned above the point where the stem connects, and the white variegation sits across that unusual structure.
Heritage and Modern Appeal
Suited to serious botanical enthusiasts looking for specimens with both a documented scientific history and strong variegation, this Acuminata Albo bridges 19th-century botanical discovery and present-day rare plant collecting. The combination of leaf structure and white variegation is what makes it worth growing.
All plants are grown in Fluval Stratum, our preferred early-stage medium for corms and baby Alocasia, held in our 3D printed Corm Keeper stand. Once fully rooted and at juvenile size we repot into our own pon mix, blended from components in our Soil Ninja range.
Key Features
- Rare white variegated form with over 160 years of botanical history
- Species first documented by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott in 1859
- Unusual leaf architecture with distinctive structural features
- White Albo variegation across a historically documented species
- Suited to collectors who value scientific botanical heritage
- Brings together 19th-century discovery and modern collecting
- A considered choice for growers seeking documented provenance
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