{"product_id":"2-alocasia-melo-rugosa-starter-plants-bare-root-alocasia-rugosa-live-plants","title":"Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' Starter Plants (2) – Bare Root, Rhizomatous Aroid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia Melo 'Rugosa' is a tropical rhizomatous aroid known for its thick, textured blue-green leaves and deeply sculpted veining. Commonly sold as Alocasia rugosa, it is a collectible houseplant prized for its distinctive foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive two (2) live starter plants of Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa'. They are originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots but are shipped bare root with their original soil pods. The 2-inch pots are not included. Each plant has a fully established root system and is a starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Plants are not fully rooted into the nursery pots at shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants may arrive dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping. Natural variation in size, foliage texture, and color should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing \/ Planting Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhizomatous tropical aroid. Provides bright indirect light and well-draining soil. Water to keep soil lightly moist while ensuring excess water drains away. Do not disturb the soil pod upon arrival; new growth typically emerges from the rhizome as the plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes 2 live Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrown in 2-inch nursery pots (pots not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips bare root with protected soil pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeaf loss during shipping is possible; new growth from rhizome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent collector's houseplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Plant Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our Shipping Policy and Return \u0026amp; Refund Policy before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67789745586219,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/fillianursery.com\/products\/2-alocasia-melo-rugosa-starter-plants-bare-root-alocasia-rugosa-live-plants","provider":"Fillia Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}