{"product_id":"alocasia-balloon-heart-pink-variegated","title":"Alocasia Balloon Heart | Pink Variegated","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlocasia Balloon Heart Pink Variegated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing one of the most whimsical and sought-after alocasias in the collector's world — the \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Balloon Heart Pink Variegated\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia (Balloon Heart variety, variegated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and cream, sectoral and marbled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded, heart-shaped with a distinctive inflated appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light — avoid direct sun to protect variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between waterings; do not overwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80% preferred; thrives with a humidifier nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied in a 10–12 cm nursery pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegation 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Nugget","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48984201429211,"sku":"ALC-BAL-HEART-PINK-VAR-001","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/2142\/1531\/files\/20260717_191515.jpg?v=1784279968","url":"https:\/\/therarenugget.myshopify.com\/products\/alocasia-balloon-heart-pink-variegated","provider":"The Rare Nugget","version":"1.0","type":"link"}