{"product_id":"alocasia-macrorrhizos-plumbea-nigra-pink-variegated","title":"ALOCASIA MACRORRHIZOS 'PLUMBEA' NIGRA PINK VARIEGATED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Plumbea Nigra Pink Variegated: Dark-Leaved Rarity with Pink Sectoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the Alocasia Plumbea Nigra Pink Variegated? This is the darkest expression of Alocasia plumbea, lifted by stunning pink sectoral variegation across its near-black, metallic foliage — a combination that has become one of the most hunted forms in the collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Metallic Foliage Meets Pink Sectoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlumbea Nigra carries the deepest, most graphite-toned leaves of any Plumbea expression, with a soft metallic sheen that shifts in the light. The pink sectoral variegation — pale blush through to deeper rose — is unstable by nature, with sectors expressing differently across new growth and occasional reversions possible. Each leaf is a one-off, and this unpredictability is precisely what makes the cultivar so desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlumbea Nigra thrives in bright, indirect light — enough to encourage pink expression without scorching the more delicate variegated sectors. Provide humidity of 60% or higher and a chunky, well-draining aroid mix. A gentle balanced feed programme during active growth supports steady, well-pigmented leaves. As with any pink variegated Alocasia, leaving variegated growth points intact when pruning gives the best long-term expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare pink sectoral variegated form of Alocasia plumbea Nigra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeepest, near-black foliage with soft metallic sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink sectors range from pale blush to deeper rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach leaf a unique expression of variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile specimen, UK-grown and acclimatised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright indirect light, 60%+ humidity, chunky aroid mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited availability — hunted form in the collector market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a serious statement piece to your collection. Get in touch with the team at The Alocasia Company for sizing or care guidance before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alocasia Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57612182520156,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3812\/4380\/files\/44F32550-26B5-4CE1-8F6E-F3B821FC82FB.jpg?v=1782736449","url":"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/products\/alocasia-macrorrhizos-plumbea-nigra-pink-variegated","provider":"The Alocasia Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}