{"title":"Rare \u0026 Variegated Plants in Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our full collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erare and variegated plants in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including collector Alocasia, Begonia, Monstera, Philodendron, and other unusual tropical plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVancouver Rare Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e we focus on distinctive foliage, uncommon variegation, and individually selected specimens for Canadian plant collectors. You’ll find pink variegated, albo, aurea, mint, marble, and other rare forms, ranging from compact jewel plants to larger statement varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany plants are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erooted, established, carefully acclimated, and individually photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so you can choose the exact specimen, size, foliage, and variegation you prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you see is what you receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on individually photographed listings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanada-wide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with seasonal cold-weather protection when appropriate, as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elocal pickup in Richmond, BC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew rare plants and limited collector specimens are added regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alocasia-chantrieri-pink-variegated","title":"Alocasia Chantrieri Pink Variegated","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Chantrieri Pink Variegated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare collector \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Chantrieri Pink Variegated\u003c\/strong\u003e with dramatic dark metallic foliage, prominent veining, sculptural wavy margins, and contrasting pink variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Chantrieri’ is commonly described as a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAlocasia sanderiana × Alocasia cuprea\u003c\/em\u003e, combining the structured leaf shape of \u003cem\u003esanderiana\u003c\/em\u003e with the metallic character of \u003cem\u003ecuprea\u003c\/em\u003e. The pink-variegated form can develop blush, marbled, streaked, or sectoral pink patterns, making every leaf unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003erooted, established plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. The photos show the \u003cstrong\u003eexact specimen you will receive. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANICAL DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Chantrieri’ Pink Variegated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParentage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly described as \u003cem\u003eA. sanderiana × A. cuprea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare variegated tropical aroid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink marbling, streaks, patches, or sectoral variegation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green to metallic leaves with prominent veins and wavy margins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted and established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact plant photographed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships within Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY COLLECTORS LOVE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia Chantrieri is distinctive even without variegation. Its dark metallic foliage, pronounced veins, and rippled edges create a dramatic appearance, while the pink variegation adds striking contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach new leaf can develop differently. Some leaves may show subtle pink marbling or streaks, while others may produce larger pink sectors. Because variegation is naturally variable, future leaves are not guaranteed to reproduce the exact pattern of the existing foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCARE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light. Good filtered light supports healthy growth and variegation, while intense direct sunlight may damage lighter pink areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the growing medium lightly moist but never waterlogged. 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