Alocasia sinuata Variegated
Variegated Sinuata Alocasia
Typical UK price, rooted cutting
£17
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 0
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 5 Jul 2026
- On record
- 1
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Alocasia sinuata Variegated
Listed as 'Full Mint' in the trade when white sectors dominate most of the leaf, distinct from the more moderate Albo Mint break. Alocasia sinuata Variegated shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Alocasia sinuata (sagittate to ovate, deeply bullate leaves on rosette, terrestrial growth), with broad cream-white marbled variegation across the glossy bullate leaf, listed as 'full mint' for the extent of the pale sectors.
Native range
Variegated colour-break cultivar of Alocasia sinuata, Philippines (Leyte, Mindanao, Palawan)
Classification
- Genus
- Alocasia
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Compact, self-heading, corm-forming
- Form of
- Alocasia sinuata
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- SagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards. to ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base., deeply bullate
- Leaf length
- 12-20cm
- Leaf width
- 8-12cm
- Petiole colour
- Pale green, unaffected by leaf variegation
- Venation
- Quilted, dark primary veins
- Texture
- Thick, leathery (coriaceous), very glossy
- Variegation
- chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. cream-white marbled variegation, described as 'Full MintVariegation featuring a speckled, marbled, or light pastel-green pattern.' when sectors dominate the blade
- Growth habit
- Rosette, terrestrialA plant that grows directly in the ground, rooting in soil rather than climbing trees or rocks.
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | £17 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Check the corm is firm; a soft or shrunken corm indicates dehydration or rot and is very difficult to recover
- Verify there is at least one established leaf; avoid bare corms from unknown sellers unless you have experience germinating alocasia corms
- Spider mites are the most common pest: inspect leaf undersides for fine webbing or stippling, especially in dry indoor environments
- Alocasias can enter dormancy when stressed by shipping. A plant arriving with no leaves but a firm corm is not necessarily dead
Alocasia sinuata Variegated 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.
- Humidity Dome, Heavy-Duty Germination KitVented propagation dome for holding humidity around fresh cuttings.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Alocasia sinuata Variegated
- 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
- 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.