Alocasia Balloon Heart | Pink Variegated
Alocasia Balloon Heart | Pink Variegated
Alocasia Balloon Heart Pink Variegated
Introducing one of the most whimsical and sought-after alocasias in the collector's world — the Alocasia Balloon Heart Pink Variegated. With its inflated, heart-shaped leaves and blush-pink variegation splashed across deep green foliage, this is a plant that stops people mid-scroll and mid-step alike.
Imagine it perched on a shelf or plant stand, its buoyant, rounded leaves catching the light — each new unfurl revealing a fresh pattern of pink and cream that's never quite the same twice. This is the kind of plant that makes a collection feel complete.
Plant Details
- Type: Alocasia (Balloon Heart variety, variegated)
- Variegation: Pink and cream, sectoral and marbled
- Leaf shape: Rounded, heart-shaped with a distinctive inflated appearance
- Growth habit: Compact, upright
- Light: Bright indirect light — avoid direct sun to protect variegation
- Water: Allow top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between waterings; do not overwater
- Humidity: 60–80% preferred; thrives with a humidifier nearby
- Pot size: Supplied in a 10–12 cm nursery pot
Why It’s Special
Pink variegation in alocasias is exceptionally rare — most variegated forms present in white or yellow. The Balloon Heart Pink is a true collector's anomaly, combining an already unusual leaf form with one of the rarest colour expressions in the genus. Limited availability in Australia makes this a genuine find.
Variegation naturally varies from leaf to leaf, making every new leaf unique; while this plant is currently showing beautiful colour, future patterns and intensity may differ.