The Most Expensive Alocasia Varieties in 2026, Ranked
From dark 'jewel' species under 30cm to variegated giants over 2m, ranked by typical UK price.
By Aroid Atlas editorial · Prices from UK eBay sales, size named on each plant page · data as of Nov 2026
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Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Variegated
Variegated Venom Alocasia
Based on 13 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£310 - 2
Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Pink
Pink Venom Alocasia
Based on 3 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£141 - 3
Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Aurea
Aurea Variegated Venom Alocasia
Based on 20 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£64 - 4
Alocasia melo Aurea
Aurea Melo Alocasia
Based on 5 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£50 - 5
Alocasia scalprum Albo
Albo Scalprum Alocasia
Based on 5 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£45 - 6
Alocasia lauterbachiana Variegated
Variegated Lauterbachiana Alocasia
Based on 4 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£28 - 7
Alocasia amazonica 'Polly' Pink
Pink Variegated Polly
Based on 16 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£27 - 8
Alocasia azlanii 'Albo Pink'
Albo Pink Variegated Azlanii
Based on 21 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£27 - 9
Alocasia melo Albo
Albo Melo Alocasia
Based on 49 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£27 - 10
Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom'
Venom Alocasia
Based on 54 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£25
About this ranking
Alocasia spans two very different collector interests: small, dark 'jewel' species grown for leaf colour and vein contrast, and large-leaved giants that develop trunks over time. Sitting between them are the genus's variegated sports: spontaneous white or cream sectoring that arose in tissue culture and is propagated as a distinct, less vigorous line from the plain-leaf parent.
We ranked every Alocasia in our database by Verified typical UK price, from UK eBay sales. Each entry links to a full species profile with care notes and price history.
Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Variegated is currently selling for 12× the price of Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom', the lowest-priced entry on this list. Both are Verified typical UK prices.
Comparing across genera? See the full Most Expensive Houseplants 2026 list, or browse every Alocasia we track.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most expensive Alocasia in 2026?
Rare jewel species and stably variegated cultivars sit at the top of the Alocasia price rankings. See the ranked list above for current leaders based on live UK sold-price data.
Why are variegated Alocasia so expensive?
Variegated Alocasia are sported lines that arose spontaneously from tissue-cultured plain-leaf stock, propagated separately and more slowly than the parent species; they're also less vigorous and more prone to reverting or losing the variegated line if stressed, which keeps supply tight.