Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' Starter Plants (2) – Bare Root, Rhizomatous Aroid
$75.00
About This Plant
Alocasia 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.
What You Will Receive
You 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.
Plants 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.
Growing / Planting Information
Rhizomatous 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.
- Includes 2 live Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' starter plants
- Grown in 2-inch nursery pots (pots not included)
- Ships bare root with protected soil pods
- Leaf loss during shipping is possible; new growth from rhizome
- Excellent collector's houseplant
Live Plant Notice
Live 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.
Listing 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.
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