{"product_id":"alocasia-black-star-hybrid-variegated-mother-plant","title":"Alocasia Black Star Hybrid Variegated Mother Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Black Star Hybrid Variegated\u003c\/strong\u003e — mother plant, exact specimen pictured. Variegation: gold marbling. Rooted in a chunky aroid mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/strong\u003e She's the one you'll find yourself staring at. \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Black Star\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hybrid of \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Stem × Imperial Giant\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moody, dark-stemmed drama of Black Stem woven together with the bold, generous leaves of Imperial Giant. And then variegation stepped in and made her a true one-of-one: her deep olive-green leaves are washed and marbled with buttery gold, each one its own painting, held high on dusky burgundy stems. She's an established \u003cstrong\u003emother plant\u003c\/strong\u003e — mature, confident, and already the showpiece of any shelf she lands on. You may never see another Black Star like her, and once she's gone, she's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eThe Exact Plant Pictured:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a one-of-a-kind, WYSIWYG mother plant — you'll receive the exact rooted plant shown in the photo and video.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧬 \u003cstrong\u003eHer Lineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Star is a hybrid cross of Alocasia Black Stem × Alocasia Imperial Giant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eA note on variegation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegation is living and unstable by nature — every new leaf is a surprise, and future variegation (or reversion) can't be guaranteed. That's the thrill of a variegated collector plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower's Pro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe's already rooted and established in a chunky, airy aroid mix, so she's off to a strong start — keep her warm, humid, and in bright indirect light. Keep a bag of our premium Alocasia substrate, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mildtowildstudio.com\/collections\/care-essentials\/products\/root-phoria-diva\"\u003eRoot-Phoria Diva\u003c\/a\u003e, on hand for her next repot and she won't miss a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Care at Home:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant to help your new plant thrive after transit? Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mildtowildstudio.com\/pages\/care-guides\"\u003eComplete Rare Aroid Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for our expert tips on lighting, watering, and keeping variegated aroids happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Promise to You:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eTop-Notch Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e We pack every plant with extreme care and collector-level attention to detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛡️ \u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop with confidence — your plant is guaranteed to arrive alive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mildtowildstudio.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eSee full terms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mild To Wild Studio LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46365265166570,"sku":null,"price":454.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0161\/5338\/files\/FullSizeRender_78e547b3-7e7a-45a0-b0bd-4ae18be3eb3c.jpg?v=1791485531","url":"https:\/\/mildtowildstudio.com\/products\/alocasia-black-star-hybrid-variegated-mother-plant","provider":"Mild To Wild Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}