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Alocasia 'Sarian' Aurea

Aurea Sarian Alocasia

Typical UK price

£20

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Price by size

Sold, 90 days
10
Middle half
£17 to £21
Last sold
30 Sep 2026
On record
24
Cutting/cormEstimate
7cm10 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
  • Sale
  • Typical
  • Middle half
  • Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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About Alocasia 'Sarian' Aurea

The Aurea colour break carries the same striped petioles as the plain hybrid but trades green leaf tissue for bold gold-yellow sectors. Alocasia 'Sarian' Aurea shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Alocasia 'Sarian' (sagittate with wavy/serrated margins leaves on self-heading growth), with bold yellow-gold sectoral variegation across the arrowhead blade, contrasting with the plain green base colour and zebra-banded petioles.

Native range

Aurea colour-break cultivar of Alocasia 'Sarian', Cultivated hybrid derived from tropical Alocasia ancestry native to Southeast Asia.

Classification

Genus
Alocasia
Family
Araceae
Type
Variegated
Growth habit
Self-heading, upright
Form of
Alocasia 'Sarian'

Morphology

Leaf shape
Sagittate with wavy/serrated margins
Leaf length
Large
Leaf width
Wide
Petiole colour
Zebra-banded, unaffected by leaf variegation
Venation
Contrasting pale
Texture
Leathery
Variegation
chimeric yellow-gold sectoral variegation
Growth habit
Self-heading

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MonthMedianSold
Sep 2026£215
Aug 2026£133
Jul 2026£192
May 2026£239
Dec 2025£275

Before you buy

  • Inspect the zebra-banded petioles for firmness, avoiding any plants with soft or weeping tissue at the base.
  • Check the yellow-gold variegated sectors for signs of browning or tissue necrosis, which can indicate inconsistent watering or low humidity.
  • Examine the undersides of the sagittate leaves for fine webbing or speckling, as this genus is prone to spider mites.
  • Verify that the plant exhibits stable sectoral variegation across multiple leaves rather than relying on a single variegated leaf.

Alocasia 'Sarian' Aurea care

Substrate
A free-draining, chunky aroid mix consisting of orchid bark, perlite and a small amount of coir provides the aeration required for healthy root growth. Alocasia roots are susceptible to rot if left in dense potting compost that retains moisture for extended periods.
Watering
Water the plant thoroughly, allowing the top third of the soil to dry out before watering again. During the winter months, reduce the frequency of watering to accommodate the slower growth rate.
Humidity
Maintain high humidity levels of 60–80%. Insufficient humidity can cause crisping at the wavy leaf margins and increase the likelihood of spider mite infestations.
Feeding
Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every two to four weeks during the active growing season. Cease feeding during the winter to avoid a build-up of mineral salts in the substrate.
Repotting
Repot every 12–18 months or when roots begin to escape the drainage holes. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the root ball, as excess soil volume slows the drying process.

Common problems

  • Spider mites

    Cause: Dry indoor air creates optimal conditions for mites, particularly over winter.

    Fix: Increase humidity levels around the plant and wipe the leaves regularly, treating visible infestations with an appropriate horticultural soap.

  • Root rot

    Cause: Overwatering or using a heavy substrate that fails to drain quickly.

    Fix: Remove the plant from its pot, cut away any soft, brown roots and repot into a fresh, aerated aroid mix.

  • Loss of variegation

    Cause: Insufficient light or the natural instability of chimeric sectoral variegation.

    Fix: Ensure the plant receives bright indirect light; if it consistently produces green leaves, separate any basal offsets showing variegated potential.

Gear for this plant

How to propagate Alocasia 'Sarian' Aurea

Methods
Corm separation, Division of basal offsets. Step-by-step guide
Difficulty
Moderate. Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
Time to establish
3–6 months
True from cuttings
No. Variegation or cultivar traits may not carry through, so choose cuttings with care.
Notes
Separate corms from the root system during repotting and sprout them in damp sphagnum moss or perlite. Since the yellow-gold variegation is chimeric, plants grown from corms or offsets may not inherit the colour pattern of the parent plant. Maintain high humidity and warmth to encourage root development.

In the wild