{"product_id":"alocasia-pseudosanderiana-albo","title":"ALOCASIA PSEUDOSANDERIANA ALBO VARIEGATED","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlocasia Pseudosanderiana Albo: Long-Leaf Cultivar with Chimeric Albo Variegation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the rare albo-variegated form of Alocasia pseudosanderiana, the often-confused, longer-leaved sibling to the better-known Sanderiana group, here lifted with chimeric albo sectoring that produces dramatic cream and white expression across deeply lobed foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Distinct Sanderiana-Group Cultivar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePseudosanderiana is frequently confused with Sanderiana 'Nobilis' but is a distinct cultivar in its own right, with narrower, more elongated lobes and crisper silver veining. The albo variegated form layers chimeric cream and white sectoring across that already-architectural foliage, with each leaf expressing differently. As with all albo cultivars, variegation cannot be reliably tissue-cultured true to type and reversion is always a possibility. Leaving variegated growth points intact when pruning gives the best long-term expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePseudosanderiana prefers bright, indirect light and humidity comfortably above 60%. Variegated sectors are more vulnerable to scorch, so filtered light is essential. A gentle balanced feed programme during active growth supports steady leaf production. The cultivar enjoys warmth and consistent conditions; abrupt environmental changes can trigger dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll plants are grown in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/products\/fluval-stratum-non-bio\"\u003eFluval Stratum\u003c\/a\u003e, our preferred early-stage medium for corms and baby Alocasia, held in our 3D printed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/products\/corm-keeper-3d-printer-rack\"\u003eCorm Keeper\u003c\/a\u003e stand. Once fully rooted and at juvenile size we repot into our own pon mix, blended from components in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/collections\/soil-ninja\"\u003eSoil Ninja\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare albo variegated Alocasia pseudosanderiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow, deeply lobed leaves with crisp silver veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChimeric cream and white sectoring, each leaf unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinct from Sanderiana 'Nobilis', with longer, more elongated foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannot be tissue-cultured true to type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile specimen, UK-grown and acclimatised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright filtered light and 60%+ humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collector's specimen for those building a comprehensive Sanderiana-group line-up. Get in touch with the team at The Alocasia Company for care guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alocasia Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57612262506844,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3812\/4380\/files\/IMG_8716.jpg?v=1784574050","url":"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/products\/alocasia-pseudosanderiana-albo","provider":"The Alocasia Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}