Alocasia chantrieri pink variegated 3.2

Alocasia Chantrieri Pink Variegated

One of the oldest ornamental Alocasia hybrids in cultivation — now expressing one of the rarest colour mutations in the genus.

The Alocasia Chantrieri was created in 1887 by French horticulturists Adolphe and Ernest Chantrier in Mortefontaine, France — making it one of the earliest named ornamental Alocasia hybrids ever documented. It was awarded a gold medal during the rise of European hybridisation and shares its parentage with other historic hybrids from the same era, including the Chelsonii.

The pink variegated form carries a chimeric mutation that causes specific cells to produce anthocyanin pigments instead of chlorophyll — creating genuine pink tissue on the top surface of the leaf. This is a completely different mechanism from albo or aurea variegation, and cannot be stabilised through tissue culture. Every leaf is different. Every specimen is unrepeatable.

Care:
As a hybrid developed under European cultivation conditions, the Chantrieri is more forgiving than many rare species Alocasia. It thrives in chunky, well-draining substrate, consistent moisture and 65-80% humidity. Bright indirect light intensifies the pink expression — anthocyanins act as a natural UV filter and produce more pigment under higher light conditions. Intermediate grower.

What you receive:
A freshly sprouted corm or established plant as shown. Shipped bare root in moss and perlite. EU shipping only via DPD Standard.