{"title":"HAND PICKED BY RUSS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"alocasia-reginae-albo","title":"ALOCASIA REGINAE  SILVER ALBO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Reginae Albo: Rare Albo Variegated Borneo Collector's Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the Alocasia Reginae Albo? This is one of the most coveted albo-variegated forms of the gorgeous Bornean Alocasia reginae — a species already prized for its blue-green, silvered foliage, here elevated by chimeric albo variegation that produces dramatic cream and white sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Chimeric Albo Variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReginae Albo is genuinely chimeric, meaning the variegation is generated at the meristem and cannot be reliably tissue-cultured true to type. Each leaf is a unique expression of cream and white sectoring against the species' signature silvery, almost-pewter base — a combination that is extraordinarily difficult to find in the UK. As with all albo cultivars, expression can shift between leaves and reversion is always a possibility; this is part of the appeal for collectors and is best managed by leaving variegated growth points intact when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReginae appreciates bright indirect light, humidity comfortably above 60%, and a chunky, free-draining aroid mix. Variegated sectors are more vulnerable to scorch, so filtered light is essential. A gentle balanced feed programme during active growth will support steady leaf production. Reginae enjoys consistent warmth and benefits from established root systems, so we recommend gradual acclimatisation to your conditions after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare chimeric albo variegated form of Alocasia reginae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBornean species, native to limestone substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilvery blue-green base with dramatic cream and white sectoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach leaf is a unique expression of variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannot be tissue-cultured true to type — only specimen-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright indirect light, 60%+ humidity, chunky aroid mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile specimen, UK-grown and acclimatised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in moss (TC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true collector's specimen for those building a serious variegated Alocasia collection. Get in touch with the team at The Alocasia Company if you'd like care guidance before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alocasia Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57612235735388,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3812\/4380\/files\/IMG_8698.jpg?v=1784574144"},{"product_id":"alocasia-tandurusa-jacklyn-mystic-variegated","title":"ALOCASIA TANDURUSA 'JACKLYN' MYSTIC","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group relative relative pb-[var(--msg-assistant-pb,0.75rem)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-2 col-start-1 relative grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] isolate min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-1 col-start-1 relative z-[2] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlocasia tandurusa\u003c\/em\u003e \"Jacklyn\" Mystic \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLooking for \u003cem\u003eAlocasia tandurusa\u003c\/em\u003e \"Jacklyn\" Mystic Variegated? This is one of the most distinctive variegated forms of the much-loved \"Jacklyn\", and a genuine rare find for the serious collector. Developed in Korea, the Mystic form sets itself apart from the standard plant with its broader leaf and striking cream variegated sections scattered throughout the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia tandurusa\u003c\/em\u003e is a recently described species from northern Sulawesi, known with certainty only from the Bolaang Mongondow Regency of Sulawesi Utara. It rose to prominence among collectors worldwide during the aroid-mania of the pandemic years, and wild populations are now understood to be severely depleted, which makes responsibly propagated material all the more valuable. In the trade it is widely known under the names \"Jacklyn\" and \"Jacklin\", the latter being the original spelling. The species is prized for its deeply pinnatifid, almost skeletal blade and bold ribbed venation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Mystic Variegated form layers cream chimeric variegation over that dramatic architecture, giving each leaf a one-of-a-kind quality. Because this is sectoral, chimeric variegation, no two specimens express identically, and the variegation cannot be guaranteed true-to-type through tissue culture. That unpredictability is precisely what makes it so sought-after. In cultivation it rewards bright, indirect light, which supports both vigour and strong variegation, since the cream sections carry no chlorophyll. Keep humidity high and water once the top of the substrate begins to dry. We grow ours in our own pon mix, blended from components in our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/collections\/soil-ninja\"\u003eSoil Ninja range\u003c\/a\u003e, with Fluval Stratum and Rockwool Cubes as our preferred substrates for any recovery or propagation work, paired with our Corm Keeper system for reliable corm growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVariegation: cream, chimeric sectoral variegation throughout the foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Korean-developed Mystic form; species native to northern Sulawesi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeaf: deeply pinnatifid, ribbed blade, typically wider than the standard form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: bright, indirect light to support healthy variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHumidity: high — thrives at 60% and above\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRarity: highly limited availability, a true collector's specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA rare opportunity to add a Korean-bred variegated \"Jacklyn\" to your collection. Get in touch with the team at The Alocasia Company if you'd like advice on care or variegation stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Alocasia Company","offers":[{"title":"Corm","offer_id":57612415172956,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":57612415205724,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mature (6+ Months)","offer_id":57612415238492,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alocasia-dragon-scale-marble-mint","title":"ALOCASIA DRAGON SCALE MARBLE MINT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Dragon Scale Marble Mint: Rare Mint Variegated Collector's Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the Alocasia Dragon Scale Marble Mint? This exceptionally rare cultivar combines the iconic quilted, reptilian foliage of Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' with a striking mint-variegated marbling that turns each leaf into a piece of living art. A standout addition for serious aroid collectors, this specimen is genuinely difficult to source in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Highly Sought-After Variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Scale Marble Mint expresses sectoral mint and cream variegation across its signature embossed leaves, giving each plant a marbled appearance no two specimens share. The waxy, deeply textured surface — reminiscent of dragon hide — only amplifies the contrast between the deep green base and the pale mint sectors. As with all chimeric variegated Alocasia, expression can shift between leaves, which is part of the appeal for collectors who enjoy watching new growth unfurl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Establishment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Scale is at its best in bright, indirect light with consistent humidity above 60% and a chunky, well-draining aroid mix. Newly arrived juveniles benefit from a stable environment and a gentle balanced feed programme during active growth. Our Corm size can be established in Fluval Stratum or Rockwool Cubes for reliable propagation, while the Juvenile and Mature sizes arrive ready to grow on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare mint-variegated cultivar of Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSectoral chimeric variegation — each leaf is unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily quilted, reptilian leaf texture in deep green and mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit, ideal for shelves and cabinets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree sizes available: Corm, Juvenile, Mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright indirect light, 60%+ humidity, chunky aroid mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK-grown and acclimatised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited availability — variegated Dragon Scale specimens rarely come to market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd this rare collector's specimen to your collection while stock lasts, or get in touch with the team at The Alocasia Company for care advice or sizing guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alocasia Company","offers":[{"title":"Corm","offer_id":57653624373596,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":57653624406364,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mature (6+ Months)","offer_id":57653624439132,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3812\/4380\/files\/IMG-8076.heic?v=1782730567"},{"product_id":"alocasia-scabriuscula-albo","title":"ALOCASIA SCABRIUSCULA ALBO VARIEGATED","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlocasia scabriuscula\u003c\/em\u003e Albo Variegated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLooking for \u003cem\u003eAlocasia scabriuscula\u003c\/em\u003e Albo Variegated? This is a rare, true-white variegated form of a striking and still uncommon species, and one for the collector who wants something with real presence rather than another rounded jewel Alocasia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia scabriuscula\u003c\/em\u003e is a robust species with long, thickly leathery, almost succulent blades held on relatively short petioles, those petioles often marked with fine purple-brown dotting and lines that are characteristic of the species. The leaf runs ovato-sagittate, dark to light grey-green above, and carries itself with a boldness out of proportion to the size of the plant. It is architectural in a way the popular compact species are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe albo form breaks that deep grey-green with clean white. Because this is true albo variegation, the white sectors carry no chlorophyll at all, reading bright and hard against the leathery blade. Some leaves take white cleanly down half the blade, others come through as speckled and marbled white-on-green, and a few emerge almost entirely white. The variegation is chimeric and sectoral, so no two leaves and no two plants express the same way, and it cannot be guaranteed true-to-type through tissue culture. That unpredictability is exactly what makes an albo of this species worth holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIn cultivation it rewards bright, indirect light, which supports both vigour and stable variegation. The white tissue carries no chlorophyll, so a little extra light helps the plant overall without scorching the pale sectors. Keep humidity high and water once the top of the substrate begins to dry. We grow ours in our own pon mix, blended from components in our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/collections\/soil-ninja\"\u003eSoil Ninja range\u003c\/a\u003e, with Fluval Stratum and Rockwool Cubes as our preferred substrates for any recovery or propagation work, paired with our Corm Keeper system for reliable corm growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVariegation: true white, chimeric sectoral variegation, clean sectors through to fine marbling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeaf: long, thickly leathery, ovato-sagittate blade on a relatively short petiole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePetiole: often marked with fine purple-brown dotting characteristic of the species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: bright, indirect light to support healthy variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHumidity: high, thrives at 60% and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth habit: robust terrestrial herb, rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrown in moss (Import TC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA rare chance to add a true-white albo of a bold, uncommon species to your collection. Get in touch with the team at The Alocasia Company if you'd like advice on care or variegation stability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alocasia Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58125569425756,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3812\/4380\/files\/IMG_8696.jpg?v=1784573854"},{"product_id":"alocsia-scabriuscula-albo-copy","title":"ALOCASIA SCABRIUSCULA PINK VARIEGATED","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlocasia scabriuscula\u003c\/em\u003e Pink Variegated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLooking for \u003cem\u003eAlocasia scabriuscula\u003c\/em\u003e Pink Variegated? This is a pink-variegated form of a striking and still uncommon species, and one for the collector who wants presence and rarity in the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia scabriuscula\u003c\/em\u003e is a robust species with long, thickly leathery, almost succulent blades held on relatively short petioles, those petioles often marked with fine purple-brown dotting and lines that are characteristic of the species. The leaf runs ovato-sagittate, dark to light grey-green above, and carries itself with a boldness out of proportion to the size of the plant. It is architectural in a way the popular compact jewel species are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe pink form overlays that deep grey-green with sectors and marbling of soft pink. It is worth being clear about what pink variegation is, because it behaves differently to white or gold. Pink is the least stable of the Alocasia variegation types: it expresses unevenly, varies considerably from leaf to leaf, and cannot be guaranteed to appear on every new leaf or to persist at the same intensity. The pink you see on one leaf is not a promise for the next. That unpredictability is exactly why a well-expressing pink of an uncommon species like this is so sought-after, and why it suits a collector who values the plant itself over a fixed outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBecause the pink and pale tissue carries reduced chlorophyll, bright indirect light matters, both to keep the plant strong and to support what pink it does produce, without scorching the softer sectors. Keep humidity high and water once the top of the substrate begins to dry. We grow ours in our own pon mix, blended from components in our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/collections\/soil-ninja\"\u003eSoil Ninja range\u003c\/a\u003e, with Fluval Stratum and Rockwool Cubes as our preferred substrates for any recovery or propagation work, paired with our Corm Keeper system for reliable corm growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVariegation: pink, variable and chimeric, expression differs leaf to leaf and is not guaranteed to persist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeaf: long, thickly leathery, ovato-sagittate blade on a relatively short petiole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePetiole: often marked with fine purple-brown dotting characteristic of the species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: bright, indirect light to support the plant and its variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHumidity: high, thrives at 60% and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth habit: robust terrestrial herb, rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRarity: highly limited, one of the scarcer variegation types on an uncommon species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA rare chance to add a pink-variegated form of a bold, uncommon species to your collection, for the collector who appreciates that pink is as unpredictable as it is beautiful. Get in touch with the team at The Alocasia Company if you'd like advice on care or variegation stability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alocasia Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58307279716700,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/collections\/hand-picked-by-russ.oembed","provider":"The Alocasia Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}