Alocasia odora 'Variegata'

A finely speckled, 'frosted' variegated Alocasia odora, often sold as 'Mint'. The strength of the variegation depends strongly on light: in low light the leaf is almost green with only tiny pale specks and streaks; in strong light (e.g. under grow lights) new leaves turn almost entirely cream, with only the veins and leaf edge staying green. Perfect Plants Club's own observation: the parent grown without extra light and its offset grown under a lamp look so different they could pass for two cultivars. Collector's note: 'Variegata' here is a group name and 'Mint' a seller's nickname – neither …