Alocasia UK nursery
GREEN UNICORN (AZLANII x DRAGON SCALE)
A dormant corm rather than a growing plant. It arrives in Fluval Stratum, ready to sprout given warmth and humidity. Rooting and first leaves take time, and patience is part of it.
- Variegation
- Variegated
- Available
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- Delivery
- Free over £75
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- Free UK delivery over £75, heat-packed
- Hand-selected and inspected before dispatch
- Covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee
What collectors say
Genus
Hybrid
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
GREEN UNICORN (AZLANII x DRAGON SCALE)
Alocasia 'Green Unicorn': Rare Hybrid Houseplant for the Collector
The Alocasia 'Green Unicorn' is a rare houseplant that has held the attention of the plant collecting community since its 2021 release by hybridiser Lindsay Sisti. This hybrid Alocasia crosses Alocasia azlanii with Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale', drawing on the character of both parents.
The name is well chosen. In the houseplant hobby, "unicorn" describes the highly sought-after plants that many people want and few manage to find. This collector's plant lives up to that reputation, and its appearance holds its own in any serious plant collection.
Plant Details and Care Guide
Origins: This cultivated hybrid is not found growing wild, but its parent plants come from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Size and growth: A compact Alocasia with a tuberous, bushy habit, reaching around 30cm tall and 50cm wide at maturity, so it makes its presence felt without dominating a space.
Watering: Water thoroughly once the soil is almost dry. It prefers little and often, keeping moisture consistent without waterlogging.
Lighting: Medium to bright indirect light, near a north or east-facing window. Direct sun will scorch the leaves, so keep the light filtered.
Humidity: Unlike some of the more demanding Alocasia, this one tolerates lower humidity, though it will grow better with higher humidity if you can provide it.
Temperature: Hold it between 18°C and 26°C, and avoid cold draughts or sudden swings.
This patented plant (USA patent, with EU plant breeders' rights applied for) reflects current standards in Alocasia breeding. Given steady care, the Alocasia Green Unicorn rewards the attention.
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 2021 hybrid release by Lindsay Sisti
- Cross between Alocasia azlanii and Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
- Compact growth habit (30cm x 50cm)
- Tolerates lower humidity than most Alocasia
- Patented cultivar with distinct characteristics
- A considered collector's plant for indoor growing
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