Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff' Albo
Albo Watsoniana Pink Doff
UK price
£25 to £80
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About Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff' Albo
Trade listings distinguish this white 'Albo' break of Watsoniana Pink Doff from the cultivar's usual soft pink marbling, a further colour break on top of the pink form. Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff' Albo shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff Variegated' (elongated sagittate with pronounced posterior lobes leaves on upright rosette from a corm growth), with crisp white sectoral patches breaking across the dark velvety shield leaf, in place of (rather than alongside) the cultivar's usual soft pink marbling.
Native range
Albo colour-break cultivar of Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff Variegated', China to western and central Malesia; variegated collector form in cultivation
Classification
- Genus
- Alocasia
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Rosette from corm
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, unaffected by leaf variegation
- Venation
- Strong contrasting silvery-white veins
- Texture
- Dark velvety to matte green
- Variegation
- chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. white sectoral variegation, a distinct colour break from the cultivar's own pink marbling
- Growth habit
- Upright rosette from a corm
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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
Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Pink Doff' Albo 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' Albo
- 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.