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Alocasia Azlanii Pink - 002 - Preorder
Alocasia Azlanii Pink - 002 - Preorder
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Alocasia Azlanii Pink Variegated — Azlanii Pink, Jewel Alocasia Pink Variegated, Red Mambo Pink Variegated, Alocasia azlanii pink variegata, Alocasia azlanii pink chimeric, Azlanii pink sectors. Compact jewel Alocasia, Brunei (described 2016, Cuprea Group). Iridescent metallic foliage shifting between green, bronze, copper, and purple. Vivid magenta-to-pink primary venation. Soft pink chimeric sectors and marbling over this base — amplifying, not contrasting, the leaf's existing pink tones. Every leaf unique. Photographed individually. What you see is what you receive.
BOTANICAL DETAILS
| Botanical name | Alocasia azlanii — pink chimeric variegated form |
| Origin | Endemic to Brunei, Tutong District; Cuprea Group; formally described 2016 |
| Variegation | Chimeric — unstable; soft pink sectors and marbling; each leaf unique; pink only (no white albo sectors) |
| Base leaf | Thick, glossy peltate; deep green to purplish-black; iridescent metallic sheen; vivid magenta-to-pink venation; reddish-maroon undersides. New leaves emerge softer — metallic depth and pink deepen at maturity. |
| Mature size | 10–28 cm tall; leaves 10–20 cm; compact shelf and cabinet plant |
| Skill level | Advanced — requires humidity-controlled setup |
CARE REQUIREMENTS
| ☀️ Light | Bright indirect light — the iridescent shift is most dramatic under quality indirect light. No direct sun. Grow lights strongly recommended for Canadian winters. |
| 💧 Watering | Water when top 2 cm of substrate is dry. Evenly moist, never soggy. Reduce in winter. Root stress shows on pink sections first. |
| 💦 Humidity | 70–85% preferred; 65% minimum. Higher than most Alocasia. Metallic sheen dulls and pink sections brown in low humidity. Canadian winter drops to 20–35% — grow cabinet or humidifier essential. |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 18–26°C (65–78°F). No cold drafts. Sensitive below 15°C. |
| 🪴 Soil | Light, well-aerated aroid mix — orchid bark, perlite, small amount of coco coir. Roots need air circulation. |
| 🌱 Fertiliser | Quarter to half strength every 4 weeks spring/summer only. None in winter or first 4 weeks after arrival. |
| 💧 Water quality | Filtered or overnight water only. Tap minerals cause spotting visible on metallic surface and pink sections. |
| 🐾 Toxicity | Toxic to cats, dogs, children (calcium oxalates). Keep out of reach. |
ORDERING IS EASY
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- Select Delivery Option: Decide whether you'd like to pick up your plants in person or have them shipped overnight domestically.
- Complete Your Purchase: Finalize your order and get ready to enjoy your new green companions!
LOCAL PICKUP
We don’t have a physical storefront, but if you’re local to Vancouver you can choose free in-person pickup at:
📍Richmond Chinese Baptist Church,
10311 Albion Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 3E5
***Before checkout***
- Choose Store Pickup
- Select your preferred pickup date and time slot
- Add any notes in the Additional Details box.
If the available slots don’t work for you, select any time slot to proceed and then DM Lily on Instagram @vancouverrareplants to arrange a better time.
***At checkout***
- Select Local Pick-up (North Richmond Alliance Church) to waive the shipping fee.
🇨🇦 SHIPPING
Prefer delivery? We offer 1-2 days domestic shipping for a flat rate of
- $19.99 - BC-wide
- $39.99 - Canada-wide (outside BC)
Orders typically ship the following Monday or Tuesday after purchase.
From October to April, all shipments include a heat pack and insulation to protect your plants in transit.
If you’re concerned about weather conditions, DM Lily on Instagram @vancouverrareplants to arrange a suitable shipping date.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pink Variegated vs Albo Pink?
Pink Variegated (this plant): pink sectors only. Albo Pink: white and pink combined — three elements. Distinct forms; Albo Pink is generally rarer and more demanding.
Is the variegation stable?
Chimeric and unstable — each leaf unique. Magenta venation and metallic sheen are stable; added pink sectors are not. Reversion uncommon in well-selected stock.
Why does the metallic colour shift?
Structural colour — leaf surface cells refract light by angle, like butterfly wings. Not pigment. Most dramatic on mature leaves. New leaves appear softer before fully hardening.
Can I propagate it?
Yes — corm division. Pink in offsets not guaranteed to match parent. Slow species; patience required. All cultivated stock — no wild collection.
