Full Specimen Plate

Alocasia 'Serendipity'

Serendipity Alocasia

Quick Facts

growth HabitUpright rosette from a corm
mature SizeSmall to medium (30-50 cm)
lightBright indirect light
humidityModerate to high (60-80%)
temperature18-27°C
difficultyIntermediate
growth SpeedModerate
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Hybrid£££ · RareLowHorticultural hybrid of undocumented parentage circulating primarily through specialist growers.
DescriptionIn the WildPropagationCare GuideField Notes

Morphology

leaf ShapeOvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. to sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards.
leaf Length18-30 cm
leaf Width12-20 cm
petiole ColorGreen to dusky purple
venationProminent dark venation contrasting with blue-grey-green blade
textureSemi-matte
variegationNone — a muted blue-grey colour form rather than variegation
growth HabitUpright rosette from a basal corm

About

Serendipity is a compact Alocasia hybrid grown for its dusky, blue-grey-green foliage with contrasting dark venation, a muted colour palette distinct from the glossier greens typical of the genus. Documented parentage and trade history under this exact name are thin, so treat rarity and pricing here as provisional. It shares the genus's cormous growth habit and general care needs.

Market Analysis

Auction History & Retail Data

Historical eBay auction metrics and live retailer listings updated weekly.

No eBay auction history available yet. Data is collected automatically as sales appear on eBay UK.

Before You Buy

Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing

  • Check the corm/base is firm, not soft or mushy
  • Confirm at least one healthy leaf or visible growth point
  • Given limited documented trade history, verify the seller's identification against reference photos

Propagation Guide

Growing More Plants

Methods
Corm offsetsDivision
Difficulty
Moderate
Time to Establish

3-5 months

True From Cuttings
Yes

Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings

Corm offsets can be separated once they develop their own root system.

Care Guide

Growing Conditions

Substrate

Chunky, well-draining aroid mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% horticultural charcoal.

Watering

Water when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry. Reduce watering if the plant enters dormancy.

Humidity

60-80% preferred.

Fertilising

Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during active growth.

Repotting

Every 12-18 months, or when offsets crowd the pot.

Common Problems

Problem

Sudden leaf drop and dormancy

Cause

Normal seasonal response to cooler temperatures or reduced light

Fix

Reduce watering and wait — the corm typically resprouts once conditions improve

Problem

Spider mites

Cause

Low humidity and dry air

Fix

Increase humidity and inspect leaf undersides regularly

Field Notes · Vol. 115 August 2024

A Muted Colour Palette

Serendipity trades the high-gloss green of most Alocasia for a dustier, blue-grey tone with strong dark venation — a quieter aesthetic that stands out precisely because it doesn't try to be dramatic in the usual ways.

Written at AroidAtlas research station— Aroid Aaron
Retail Price?The average price across tracked UK retailers (nurseries and specialty stores).
Not tracked
Not currently stocked by tracked UK retailers
Market Trend?Calculated by comparing average auction sales from the past 30 days against the preceding 60 days.
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How prices are calculated: The AA Price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.

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