{"product_id":"alocasia-sarian-albo-002","title":"Alocasia Sarian Albo - 002","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Sarian Albo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Alocasia sarian albo variegated, Alocasia sarian variegata, Alocasia Sarian white variegated, Albo Sarian Alocasia. Philippine hybrid (\u003cem\u003eA. zebrina × A. micholitziana\u003c\/em\u003e), named for journalist Zac B. Sarian.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo decorative features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ezebra-striped petioles (stable) + white-to-cream chimeric albo variegation on deeply serrated dark glossy leaves. Fast-growing floor plant — among the most vigorous variegated Alocasia in cultivation. Each leaf unique. Photographed individually.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you see is what you receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBOTANICAL DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'Sarian' (\u003cem\u003eA. zebrina × A. micholitziana\u003c\/em\u003e) — albo variegated form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat it inherits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA. zebrina\u003c\/em\u003e: zebra-striped petioles, fast growth.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. micholitziana\u003c\/em\u003e: deeply serrated margins, bold white venation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariegation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChimeric — unstable; white-to-cream sectors, splashes, marbling; each leaf unique; zebra petioles stable and unaffected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong, pointed arrowhead; dark glossy green; bold white venation; serrated undulate margins; white and cream albo sectors; zebra-striped petioles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–150 cm (3–5 ft); leaves 30–45 cm —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efloor plant, not shelf plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkill level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate — more forgiving than jewel Alocasia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCARE REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light — supports fast growth and albo contrast. Low light stalls growth and dulls albo. No direct sun. Grow lights recommended for Canadian winters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep consistently moist — allow top 2–4 cm to dry before rewatering. Less drought-tolerant than most Alocasia. Drain completely; never waterlogged. Reduce in fall\/winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e💦 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60–80% preferred; 55% minimum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrowning on white = humidity first. Large surface transpires rapidly — humidity more critical than compact Alocasia. Canadian winter drops to 25–40% — humidifier essential.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–28°C. No cold drafts. Below 15°C — slows and may drop leaves.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🪴 Soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining aroid mix — orchid bark, perlite, coco coir. Slightly more organic content than jewel Alocasia; fast grower benefits from nutrition in the mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🌱 Fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf-strength balanced feed every 3–4 weeks spring\/summer. None in winter or first 3–4 weeks after arrival.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🐾 Toxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to cats, dogs, children.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eORDERING IS EASY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Favorite Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse through our selection and pick the plants with your preferred variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to Cart: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce you've found the perfect plant, simply add it to your cart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect Delivery Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decide whether you'd like to pick up your plants in person or have them shipped overnight domestically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finalize your order and get ready to enjoy your new green companions!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🇨🇦 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe offer \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 days domestic shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e for a flat rate of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e$19.99 - BC-wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e$39.99 - Canada-wide (outside BC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders typically ship the following Monday or Tuesday after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eOctober to April\u003c\/strong\u003e, all shipments include a heat pack and insulation to protect your plants in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re concerned about weather conditions, \u003cstrong\u003eDM Lily on Instagram \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vancouverrareplants\/\" title=\"Vancouver Rare Plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@vancouverrareplants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to arrange a suitable shipping date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Sarian Albo different from standard Sarian?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard Sarian: dark green leaves, bold white venation, zebra petioles — no added variegation. Sarian Albo adds white-to-cream sectors and marbling. Albo is significantly rarer. Zebra petioles stable in both — not part of the albo mutation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the variegation stable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChimeric, unstable — each leaf unique. Zebra petioles stable; albo sectors are not. Reversion uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it actually grow fast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — inherits\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. zebrina\u003c\/em\u003e's vigour. Produces substantial new leaves visibly through spring\/summer. Clearly faster than jewel Alocasia like Melo or Maharani Albo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I propagate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — rhizome division. Albo in offsets not guaranteed to match parent; zebra petioles present in all — stable hybrid trait.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vancouver Rare Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46438016221381,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1261\/9717\/files\/DSC06926.jpg?v=1782008930","url":"https:\/\/vancouverrareplants.com\/products\/alocasia-sarian-albo-002","provider":"Vancouver Rare Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}