Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff Variegated'
Watsoniana Pink Doff Variegated
Typical UK price, cutting or corm
£94
Limited data
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 12 Aug 2026
- On record
- 1
Cutting/corm1 sold
7cm6 on record
12cmNone
MatureNone
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a cutting or corm
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Recent UK sales
- 12 Aug 2026
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For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | £94 | 1 |
US eBay sold listings (not UK prices)
1 sold on ebay.com, 19 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026, median US$58. These are not UK sales and are not in the UK price.
Alocasia Watsoniana Pink Variegated Grown In USA Tropical Plant 2 Inch Pot
US$58 · 19 Apr 2026
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
About Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff Variegated'
Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff Variegated' is a corm-forming understory aroid native to China and western Malesia. It has massive, stiff shield leaves with contrasting white primary veins and a velvety green surface with a dark metallic sheen. The 'Pink Doff' cultivar carries splashes of soft pink variegation, and needs warm, highly humid forest-floor conditions with consistent moisture and filtered light.
Native range
China to western and central Malesia; variegated collector form in cultivation
Classification
- Genus
- Alocasia
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Rosette from corm
- Form of
- Alocasia longiloba
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Elongated sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards. with pronounced posterior lobes
- Leaf length
- 30-50 cm
- Leaf width
- 15-28 cm
- Petiole colour
- Upright dark-green to purple
- Venation
- Strong contrasting silvery-white veins
- Texture
- Dark velvety to matte green
- Variegation
- Soft pink marbling and sectoral patches
- Growth habit
- Upright rosette from a corm
Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff Variegated' 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 longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff Variegated'
- 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.