From the Karen’s Personal Collection
Alocasia ‘Stingray Aurea’ is a variegated, upright species grown for its unmistakable silhouette—broad, winged foliage ending in a curled tail—and its unpredictable yellow to lime-green chimeric marbling. This particular plant stands over 30 inches tall, with bold coloration, strong stem structure, and active growth.
The variegation is caused by chlorophyll suppression across the L1/L2 cell layers, resulting in sectors, swirls, and marbled patches of chartreuse, pale yellow, and mint. Unlike white variegates, Aurea types remain photosynthetically active—making them more stable and less prone to full-leaf reversion under proper care.
This is a mature, exact plant, rooted in LECA and grown in stable high-humidity conditions from a single corm—not imported or chopped for propagation. The plant you see is the one that ships.
Format & Shipping
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Exact Plant – Rooted in LECA (6" Pot, 30"+ tall)
Ships bare root in moss by default to protect the root system during transit.
If you’d like it acclimated to soil, we’re happy to do that—just request it at checkout. (Please allow 5–7 days for transition.)
Alocasia ‘Stingray Aurea’ Care Overview
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light | Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun—yellow zones are sensitive. |
| Humidity | 65–85%. High humidity encourages larger, more stable leaves. |
| Watering | In LECA: Maintain water just below root line. In soil: water when top 1–2" is dry. |
| Substrate | LECA by default. For soil, use a loose aroid mix with bark, peat, perlite. |
| Temperature | 65–85°F. Avoid cold drafts and temperature swings. |
| Feeding | In LECA: Use diluted hydroponic nutrients. In soil: fertilize monthly during growth. |
| Growth Habit | Upright. Grows from a corm and will produce offsets over time. |
| Pests to Watch | Spider mites and thrips. Yellow tissue shows stress sooner—monitor regularly. |
Shipping Note:
This plant ships bare root in moss unless soil acclimation is requested. Due to the plant’s large size and highly variegated foliage, minor cosmetic blemishes (leaf tip wear, edge crisping, or yellowing) may occur in transit. These are normal for Alocasia with reduced chlorophyll and will not affect the plant’s health or future growth. Your exact plant will arrive clean, well-rooted, and ready to keep growing.