Plant Description
Alocasia 'Simpo Albo'
Looking for Alocasia 'Simpo Albo'? This rare hybrid cultivar, bred from Alocasia lukiwan × sinuata, is one of the more compelling albo variegates to emerge from the collector community in recent years, combining the structural elegance of its parent species with high-contrast white variegation.
What sets 'Simpo Albo' apart is the quality of its albo expression. Creamy-white sectors sweep across the glossy deep green foliage in bold patches, the kind of variegation that draws attention across a room. The lukiwan parentage contributes a refined, elongated leaf form, while the sinuata influence brings subtle texture and depth to the blade. Together they make a plant that earns its place in a serious collection on appearance alone.
As with all chimeric albo variegates, each leaf unfurls as its own piece. No two are identical, and the expression can shift between bold, half-moon, and fully green reverting growth depending on conditions. Stable temperatures, bright indirect light, and consistently high humidity will encourage the most reliably variegated new growth.
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:
- Variegation type: albo (chimeric); creamy-white sectoral patches on deep glossy green
- Parentage: Alocasia lukiwan × sinuata
- Leaf form: elegant, elongated blade with subtle textural interest from sinuata heritage
- Light requirements: bright indirect light; avoid direct sun to protect variegated tissue
- Humidity: prefers 60% or above for consistent growth and variegation expression
- Rarity: uncommon variegated hybrid; limited availability in the UK market
- Collector appeal: distinctive albo expression on a genuinely unusual parentage combination
A rare find for collectors who want something beyond the familiar. If you would like to know more about 'Simpo Albo' or have questions before adding it to your collection, do get in touch.
Plant Genus
Hybrid
Lighting Conditions
Alocasia thrive off good lighting. The use of grow lights can help with darker areas of your home.
Humidity & Water
The only rule! Don't over water, keep your substrate moist, not wet. Less is more in every watering. High humidity is essential; aim for 60% or higher. Use a humidifier, pebble tray, or regular misting
Semi Hydro Growing
Using LECA or pon you can grow your plants without soil. Read our blog for more information
Feed Your Plant
Every watering during the growing season (spring & summer) using a water-soluble nutrients
Pet Safety
Alocasia contain insoluble calcium oxalates and can be toxic if ingested by cats, dogs, or children
