{"product_id":"2-alocasia-metalhead-starter-plants-bare-root-live-hybrid-alocasias","title":"Alocasia 'Metalhead' Starter Plants (2) - Bare Root Hybrid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia Metalhead is a tropical rhizomatous hybrid developed in Apopka, Florida, a cross between Alocasia portora and Alocasia lauterbachiana. It features bold tropical foliage with prominent veining and a distinctive appearance unique to this hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo live Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants with fully established root systems. Each is grown in a 2-inch nursery pot for cultivation but is not fully rooted into the pot. Ships bare root with the original soil pod wrapped to protect the root system. Do not remove the soil pod upon arrival. Leaf loss during shipping may occur but is normal; rhizomatous plants typically produce new growth after acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping Size \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid: Alocasia portora × Alocasia lauterbachiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in 2-inch nursery pots (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips bare root with original soil pod wrapped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf loss during shipping is possible and normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhizomatous and capable of producing new growth after shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping requirements. Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Alocasia Metalhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Alocasia portora × Alocasia lauterbachiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Tropical Rhizomatous Houseplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color: Cream to white spathe and spadix (rare indoors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Bright indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining aroid potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Keep soil lightly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zone: 10–12\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":67789677559851,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/0955\/9083\/files\/CREATIDECOR_46_2e872983-fcc7-4959-b66f-79950bcf548d.png?v=1791445573","url":"https:\/\/fillianursery.com\/products\/2-alocasia-metalhead-starter-plants-bare-root-live-hybrid-alocasias","provider":"Fillia Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}