Alocasia Melo (Grower's Choice)
The Alocasia Melo, also known as an Alocasia Rugosa, is a new rare plant native to Borneo with thick leathery and corrugated leaves.
It has a striking and prominent texture similar to the Cantaloupe Melon, hence the name Melo. It's one of the Alocasias with the thickes, most corrugated foliage we have seen.
You will receive a plant very similar to the one shown.
How To Grow:
Alocasia 'Melo' prefers medium indirect light. Do not put in direct sun, or it will scorch the leaves. Provide it to a chunky and airy potting mix; coco coir, perlite, orchid bark. Alocasias like moist soil, but not wet. Give it humid temperatures (60%-80%) and do not expose it to extreme cold, or it may go dormant. To keep Alocasias pest-free, keep them healthy by watering on schedule when the potting medium dries out, keeping a humid environment, and fertilizing when needed (ideally summer through fall.)
SHIPPING INFO
Plant ships in a nursery pot; decorative pot is not included.
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Heat packs and complete winter protection are available for purchase. They can be added to the order (filter by 'winter protection.") Heat packs should be purchased if you are experiencing cold or freezing temperatures. Please ensure that you will be available to receive your plant if you are experiencing cold temperatures. Heat packs only protect your plant in transit, not for extended periods.
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