Alocasia cuprea pink variegated 'Nom Yen'
Alocasia Cuprea Pink Variegated 'Nom Yen'
Named after the iconic Thai pink milk drink — and just as unforgettable.
The Nom Yen is a pink variegated form of the Alocasia Cuprea, a species first collected in the rainforests of Borneo in the 1850s by plant hunter Thomas Lobb and formally described in 1861 by German botanist Karl Koch. The name Cuprea references its copper-toned foliage — a characteristic that makes the pink variegation on this form even more striking by contrast.
What sets the Nom Yen apart from other pink forms in the Cuprea line is the depth and consistency of its expression. Creamy pink sectors meet dark, textured foliage in a pattern that shifts with every new leaf. No two plants are the same.
Why it stays rare:
The Nom Yen cannot be replicated through tissue culture at scale. It reproduces exclusively through corm propagation — a slow, natural process that keeps supply permanently limited. Unlike TC-produced variants whose prices drop as availability increases, the Nom Yen holds its value by nature.
Care:
The Cuprea is native to the forest floor of Borneo — filtered light, constant warmth and high humidity. It thrives in chunky, well-draining substrate (perlite + aroid mix), consistent moisture without waterlogging, and 70-80% humidity with good air circulation. Intermediate to advanced grower.
What you receive:
A freshly sprouted corm or established plant as shown. Shipped bare root in stratum and perlite. EU shipping only via DPD Standard.