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Alocasia 'Tiny Dancer'

Tiny Dancer Alocasia

Typical UK price

£15

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Sold, 90 days
2
Middle half
-
Last sold
9 Aug 2026
On record
9
Cutting/cormEstimate
7cm2 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
  • Sale
  • Typical
  • Middle half
  • Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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About Alocasia 'Tiny Dancer'

Tiny Dancer is a compact Alocasia hybrid with narrow, elegantly undulating leaves on slender petioles, giving the plant a delicate, dancing silhouette quite different from the broad-leaved shield forms common in the genus. Its exact hybrid parentage is not formally documented, but its small mature size and manageable care needs have made it a popular choice for collectors without space for larger Alocasia species.

Native range

Horticultural hybrid, believed to involve Alocasia sarawakensis or similar narrow-leaved species.

Classification

Genus
Alocasia
Family
Araceae
Type
Hybrid
Growth habit
Upright rosette from a corm

Morphology

Leaf shape
Narrow, elongated, with a gently undulating margin
Leaf length
15-25 cm
Leaf width
6-10 cm
Petiole colour
Green, slender
Venation
Pinnate, understated
Texture
Semi-glossy
Variegation
None
Growth habit
Upright rosette from a basal corm

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By month

MonthMedianSold
Aug 2026£141
Jul 2026£155
Jun 2026£81
Apr 2026£202

Before you buy

  • Check the corm/base is firm, not soft or mushy
  • Confirm at least one healthy leaf or visible growth point
  • Inspect for spider mites on leaf undersides, a common Alocasia pest

Alocasia 'Tiny Dancer' care

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 significantly if the plant enters dormancy in winter.
Humidity
55-75% preferred.
Feeding
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

  • 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

  • Brown leaf edges

    Cause: Low humidity

    Fix: Increase ambient humidity

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How to propagate Alocasia 'Tiny Dancer'

Methods
Corm offsets, 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
2-4 months
True from cuttings
Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
Notes
Corm offsets can be separated once they develop their own root system.

In the wild