Alocasia Heart Balloon Pink Variegated

Alocasia Heart Balloon Pink Variegated is a rare collector Alocasia prized for its rounded, heart-shaped foliage and soft pink-to-cream variegation.

Its thick, glossy leaves have a broad, gently curved shape that creates the balloon-like appearance behind its collector name. Blush pink, creamy white, pale green, and deeper green may develop as marbling, splashes, speckling, or larger sectors across each leaf.

This listing is for a rooted, established and acclimated plant. Each specimen is individually photographed — the exact plant shown in the product photos is the plant you will receive.

What you see is what you receive.

BOTANICAL DETAILS

Collector name: Alocasia ‘Heart Balloon Pink Variegated’
Family: Araceae
Plant type: Pink variegated tropical aroid
Growth habit: Compact, upright and relatively slow growing
Variegation: Pink-to-cream sectors, splashes, marbling, and speckling
Foliage: Thick, glossy, rounded heart-shaped leaves
Skill level: Intermediate
Plant condition: Rooted, established and acclimated
Specimen: Exact plant photographed
Shipping: Ships within Canada

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Because this variety is primarily circulated under a collector trade name, we do not assign it an unverified species or hybrid parentage.

WHY COLLECTORS LOVE IT

Alocasia Heart Balloon Pink is best known for its unusually rounded foliage. Each leaf develops a broad heart shape with a full, softly curved surface that resembles an inflated balloon.

The pink variegated form adds blush-pink, cream, pale-green, and deeper-green colouring across the glossy foliage. These colours may appear as bold sectors, soft marbling, splashes, or fine speckling.

The pale areas can appear slightly translucent when illuminated from behind, further emphasizing the plant’s soft colouring and rounded leaf shape.

Its compact growth also makes Heart Balloon Pink well suited to plant cabinets, shelves, desktops, and smaller indoor rare plant collections.

PINK VARIEGATION & GROWTH

The pink-to-cream variegation is naturally variable and unpredictable. Some leaves may develop stronger pink sectors, while others display more cream, green, or subtle marbling.

New leaves may open lighter and softer before developing stronger colour, texture, and contrast as they mature.

Future variegation cannot be guaranteed. Each new leaf may show more, less, or differently distributed pink and cream colouring than the previous leaf.

Highly variegated areas contain less chlorophyll and may be more susceptible to cosmetic browning than greener tissue.

Alocasia Heart Balloon Pink produces leaves sequentially and may temporarily slow its growth after shipping, repotting, or during cooler winter conditions.

CARE

Light: Provide bright, indirect light. Strong filtered light supports healthy growth and attractive pink colouring. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, especially on the pale variegated areas. A grow light can be helpful during darker Canadian winters.

Water: Allow the top 2–3 cm of the growing medium to begin drying before watering thoroughly. Let excess water drain completely and avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.

Humidity: Approximately 60–80% humidity with good airflow is preferred. A humidifier or grow cabinet can help prevent dry edges during heated Canadian winters.

Temperature: Maintain warm, stable conditions between approximately 18–27°C. Protect the plant from cold drafts, air-conditioning vents, cold windows, and temperatures below 15°C.

Substrate: Use a chunky, airy, fast-draining aroid mix containing materials such as orchid bark, perlite or pumice, coco coir, and a small amount of moisture-retentive material.

Fertilizer: Feed lightly during active spring and summer growth using a balanced fertilizer. Reduce or pause feeding during periods of slow growth and avoid fertilizing immediately after shipping.

Acclimation: After arrival, provide stable warmth, bright indirect light, and consistent humidity. Avoid unnecessary repotting or major environmental changes while the plant adjusts.

Toxicity: Like other Alocasia, this plant contains calcium oxalate crystals and should be kept away from pets and children if ingestion is possible.

SHIPPING ACROSS CANADA 🇨🇦

Every Alocasia Heart Balloon Pink offered by Vancouver Rare Plants is individually photographed and carefully acclimated before sale.

BC shipping: $19.99 flat rate
Outside BC: $39.99 flat rate
Local pickup: Available in Richmond, BC

Orders typically ship the following Monday or Tuesday. From October through April, shipments include seasonal cold-weather protection with insulation and a heat pack when appropriate.

The exact specimen photographed is the plant you will receive, allowing you to evaluate its current size, foliage, condition, and pink variegation before purchasing.