How much does a Alocasia nebula 'Variegated' cost?

A Variegated Nebula Alocasia (Alocasia nebula 'Variegated') typically costs around £160 in the UK based on recent eBay UK sold comparables. It is classified as Very Rare and rated £££ on the collector market.

Is Alocasia nebula 'Variegated' rare?

Alocasia nebula 'Variegated' is classified as Very Rare. Availability is described as Low. It originates from Borneo (Sarawak); variegated collector form in cultivation and is considered a Rare Variegated Cultivar collector specimen.

Where can I buy Variegated Nebula Alocasia?

Variegated Nebula Alocasia (Alocasia nebula 'Variegated') can be found on eBay UK, specialist aroid nurseries, and private collector groups. Aroid Atlas tracks live UK market prices to help you pay a fair price.

Alocasia nebula 'Variegated'

Variegated Nebula Alocasia

Variegated SportRare Variegated Cultivar

£££ · RareLowBorneo (Sarawak); variegated collector form in cultivation

Morphology

leaf ShapeOvate-cordate

leaf Length15-25 cm

leaf Width10-18 cm

petiole ColorGreen-spotted reddish

venationDark, raised primary veins

textureThick, coriaceous, almost bullate

variegationCream sectors and marbling over metallic silver-grey

growth HabitCompact rosette from corm

About

Alocasia nebula 'Variegated' is an ultra-rare, compact forest-floor jewel Alocasia native to Sarawak on the island of Borneo. It is highly celebrated for its thick, almost bullate leaves that feature a signature cloudy metallic silver-grey surface and dark raised venation. In cultivation, it thrives in warmth and humidity, preferring a chunky, free-draining substrate and bright indirect light. The variegated selection adds a spectacular contrast, with cream marbling and sectoral patches splashed across the thick silver blades.

Climate Profile

OriginBorneo (Sarawak); variegated collector form in cultivation

HumidityHigh humidity (65-80%)

Temperature18-26°C

LightBright indirect light

FamilyAraceae

GenusAlocasia

Market Analysis

Price Guide & Market Data

Historical auction metrics and live retailer listings updated weekly.

AA PriceEstimate

£80 – £300

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Retail Price

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Field Notes · Vol. 115 January 2005

The Variegated Nebula: A Costly Cloud

One often wonders what madness possesses a chap to spend a king's ransom on a single leaf, but then one encounters the Variegated Nebula Alocasia, and it all makes rather tragic sense. Hailing from the verdant, steamy depths of Sarawak, Borneo, this compact forest-floor jewel truly earns its name. Its ovate-cordate leaves are thick, almost bullate, a peculiar metallic silver-grey with dark, raised venation, resembling a stormy sky. Now, add splashes of cream marbling and sectoral patches – a proper spectacle. Keeping it happy in a drafty British glasshouse requires dedicated warmth and humidity, a chunky, well-draining mix, and bright indirect light. Almost makes you miss the jungle leeches, doesn't it?

Written at AroidAtlas research station— Aroid Aaron