Alocasia cuprea 'Pink Variegata'
Pink Variegata Alocasia Cuprea
Typical UK price
£219
Limited data
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 23 Aug 2026
- On record
- 1
Cutting/cormEstimate
7cm1 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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About Alocasia cuprea 'Pink Variegata'
Alocasia cuprea 'Pink Variegata' is a cultivar of the species native to Borneo, an uncommon collector's selection valued for its coloration. The leaves are metallic, shield-like, and bullate, with a coppery sheen and thick texture. The variegated form shows pink, cream, and dark green marbling or sectoral patterning, while keeping the metallic appearance typical of Alocasia cuprea. As a humid tropical understory aroid, it needs warmth, high humidity, and bright, indirect light in a porous, free-draining substrate.
Native range
Species native to Borneo; this pink-variegated form is an uncommon collector selection.
Classification
- Genus
- Alocasia
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Compact, corm-forming, understory aroid
- Form of
- Alocasia cuprea
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Shield-like, bullate
- Leaf length
- 20-40cm
- Leaf width
- 15-25cm
- Petiole colour
- Reddish-brown
- Venation
- Prominent, recessed
- Texture
- Metallic, bullate, thick
- Variegation
- Pink, cream, and dark green marbling/sectoral
- Growth habit
- Compact and corm-forming
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | £219 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Inspect the corm and any visible roots; both should be firm and healthy, since variegated alocasias are not more robust than their green counterparts
- Check that variegation is present on at least one fully developed leaf; photos of emerging growth only are not sufficient proof
- Spider mites are the primary pest concern: inspect leaf undersides for stippling or fine webbing before introducing to your collection
- Pups of variegated alocasias should show variegation from an early stage. A pup that is entirely green may not carry the variegation
Alocasia cuprea 'Pink Variegata' care
- Substrate
- Well-draining loamy mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% worm castings. Alocasias need moisture retention unlike most aroids but still require good drainage.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist during the growing season: never waterlogged, never bone dry. Check soil every 3–4 days in summer. Reduce significantly in winter when growth slows.
- Humidity
- 60–80%. Lower humidity causes brown leaf edges; very low humidity combined with dry compost will trigger dormancy.
- Feeding
- Balanced fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding in winter.
- Repotting
- Every 12–18 months in spring. Alocasias like being slightly snug in their pots, so don't overpot.
Common problems
Leaves yellowing and dropping
Cause: Overwatering, cold temperatures, or natural dormancy
Fix: Reduce watering; ensure temperatures stay above 16°C; dormancy is normal in winter
Brown leaf edges
Cause: Low humidity or irregular watering
Fix: Increase humidity and maintain consistent watering routine
Spider mites
Cause: Most common pest; thrive in hot, dry conditions
Fix: Mist regularly; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap; increase humidity
Gear for this plant
- Flowers of Sulphur, 99.99% PurityDusted onto a fresh corm or rhizome cut to guard against rot before repotting.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Alocasia cuprea 'Pink Variegata'
- Methods
- Offset (corm/pup), Corm division. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 3-6 months
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- Wait for the mother plant to produce corms or pups before dividing. Larger, well-established plants produce offsets most readily. Alocasias do not propagate reliably from stem cuttings.