Alocasia UK nursery
ODORA ‘CALIFORNIA’ MINT VARIEGATED
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
- Mint
- Available
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- 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
ODORA ‘CALIFORNIA’ MINT VARIEGATED
Alocasia Odora 'California': Rare Compact Botanical Heritage Collector's Houseplant
The Alocasia Odora 'California' is a rare compact form of the variable Alocasia odora, carrying a rich and complex botanical heritage that makes it as interesting to read about as it is to grow. This is the Mint Variegated form.
Why Serious Collectors Treasure Alocasia Odora 'California'
This botanically significant cultivar has a documented history dating back to cultivation records from 1900, and significant research by renowned hybridiser LariAnn Garner of Aroidia Research in the late 1970s. Previously known as Alocasia gageana and named after the 19th century Irish botanist Sir Thomas Gage, recent 2022 research by Hay et al. reclassified this plant as a compact form of Alocasia odora, with 'California' now recognised as the most appropriate cultivar name, predating all others.
A Statement Piece for Botanical Collections
Suited to serious collectors who appreciate both visual appeal and botanical provenance, this compact semi-peltate cultivar produces numerous offsets and blooms easily in cultivation. Its distinctive oval leaf shape with sunken lateral veins differentiates it from similar species, while its compact size and overall leaf aesthetic make it a considered addition for enthusiasts who value documented scientific heritage alongside natural beauty.
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 compact form of the variable Alocasia odora
- Documented botanical history dating back to 1900
- Previously known as Alocasia gageana, reclassified 2022
- Named after the renowned 19th century botanist Sir Thomas Gage
- Semi-peltate sinus insertion distinguishes it from similar species
- Distinctive oval leaf shape with sunken lateral veins
- Blooms readily in cultivation
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