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Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Aurea

Aurea Venom Alocasia

High
LightBright, indirect filter
High
Humidity65% or above
Warm
Temperature18 - 28°C
Medium
Size30–45 cm long × 15–25 cm wide
Slow
Growth RateSlow to Moderate
Intermediate
DifficultyIntermediate
Part of the Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' familyVariegated£££ · RareVery LowNo wild native range: aurea colour-break cultivar of Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom', bred by Mason Plants in South Korea (2019).
£138· 7cm plant

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ℹ️ Baseline Index ValueThe baseline index value represents the current market rate for an established 7cm whole pot specimen. Prices for other sizes, nodes, rooted cuttings, or mother plants are calculated proportionally from this base index guide.

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Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Aurea Morphology

leaf ShapeShield-shaped with elongated, fang-like tip
leaf Length30–45 cm
leaf Width15–25 cm
petiole ColorGreen
venationRaised, subtle lighter veins
textureMatte, pale silvery-green
variegationchimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. yellow-gold sectoral variegation
growth HabitUpright rhizomatous

About Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Aurea

Consistently one of the highest sale prices recorded for any Venom listing, reflecting how few plants carry this specific colour break. Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Aurea shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' (shield-shaped with elongated, fang-like tip leaves on upright rhizomatous growth), with warm gold-yellow sectoral variegation breaking across the fang-tipped shield leaf, standing out sharply against the matte silvery-green base tissue.

Origin

Aurea colour-break bred by Mason Plants, South Korea, 2019.

South Korea

Market Analysis

Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Aurea Price Guide & Auction Value

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Before You Buy

Shared checklist for Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' and its cultivated forms

  • 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

Propagation Guide

How to Propagate Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Aurea

Shared across every form of Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.

Difficulty
Easy
Time to Establish

3-6 months

True From Cuttings
Yes

Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings

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.

Care Guide

Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' Aurea Care Guide & Growing Conditions

General care shared across all forms of Alocasia × amazonica 'Venom' — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.

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.

Fertilising

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

Problem

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

Problem

Brown leaf edges

Cause

Low humidity or irregular watering

Fix

Increase humidity and maintain consistent watering routine

Problem

Spider mites

Cause

Most common pest; thrive in hot, dry conditions

Fix

Mist regularly; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap; increase humidity

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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.