Alocasia Metalhead Starter Plants (Portora × Lauterbachiana) — 2 Bare Root
$80.00
About This Plant
Alocasia Metalhead is a tropical foliage plant hybrid between Alocasia portora and Alocasia lauterbachiana. It features bold tropical foliage with pronounced veining and a vigorous rhizomatous growth habit, developed in Apopka, Florida.
What You Will Receive
Two (2) live Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants. Each plant was originally grown in a 2-inch nursery pot and has a fully established root system, but the plants are shipped bare root with their original soil pods wrapped for protection. The 2-inch nursery pots are not included. Do not remove or disturb the soil pod after arrival.
Growing Information
Alocasia are sensitive to shipping and may experience temporary leaf loss during transit, which is normal. Healthy rhizomes typically produce fresh growth after acclimation.
- Hybrid of Portora × Lauterbachiana
- Starter plants shipped bare root with original soil pods
- Ships with: 2 live starter plants; soil pods; protective shipping materials
- Natural variation in size, foliage, and growth is expected
Common Details
Common Name: Alocasia Metalhead
Scientific Name: Alocasia 'Metalhead' (Portora × Lauterbachiana Hybrid)
Plant Type: Tropical foliage houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sunlight: Bright indirect light
Soil: Well-draining aroid potting mix
Water: Keep soil evenly moist with good drainage
USDA Zone: 10–12
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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