Aurea marbling and tail-tipped architecture in one unapologetic plant.
Alocasia ‘Stingray Aurea’ is a highly variegated form of Alocasia macrorrhizos ‘Stingray,’ selected for its upright, sculptural growth and bold, lime-to-yellow pigment mutation. Each leaf curves into a winged silhouette with a signature tail-like tip, overlaid with unpredictable swirls, sectors, and split tones in chartreuse, pale yellow, and soft mint.
This variegation is caused by chlorophyll suppression across the L1 and L2 cell layers of the apical meristem, resulting in multicolored tissue that stays photosynthetically active—making it more stable and less prone to reversion than white variegates. With consistent humidity and light, aurea expression intensifies and each new leaf brings its own version of contrast.
The species grows from a central corm and produces strong, vertical petioles. As the plant matures, it will naturally begin to offset—making it ideal for long-term growers looking to both display and divide.
Format Options
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Exact Plant – 4" pot
Rooted in LECA and shipped bare root in moss by default. Fully mature and already expressing bright aurea variegation. Soil acclimation available on request (adds 5–7 days to prepare). -
Exact Plant – 2.5" pot
A smaller plant, rooted in soil and already showing aurea traits. Stable and actively growing. -
Grower’s Choice – 2.5" pot
A rooted plant from our Stingray Aurea line. All show visible variegation, though pattern and tone vary leaf to leaf. Selected for strong structure and health.
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.
Our Live Delivery Guarantee
We stand behind every leaf and every mite. If your plant or predatory insects don’t arrive alive on the first delivery attempt, we’ll make it right.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Email us at info@fgmnnursery.com within 24 hours of delivery
- Include clear photos of the item and the shipping label
- Someone must be available to receive the package—plants and bugs don’t do well sitting in the sun, a mailbox, or the back of a delivery truck
For plants, we offer store credit if something goes wrong.
For predatory mites and beneficial insects, you’ll have the choice of a replacement shipment or store credit.
If you contact us after the 24-hour window, we may still be able to help—just know it’s handled case by case.
We pack with care, insulate when needed, and check the weather before shipping. But once it’s in transit, the fastest way to protect your order is to open it right away.