Alocasia Melo, also known as Alocasia Rugosa, is a truly stunning species of Alocasia with wrinkly, or heavily textured leaves. Touching their leaves is a unique experience as they are also thick, like cardboard, as well as ridged. She is so beautiful that it can confuse you with an artificial plant.







Alocasia Melo
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Alocasia Melo, also known as Alocasia Rugosa, is a truly stunning species of Alocasia with wrinkly, or heavily textured leaves. Touching their leaves is a unique experience as they are also thick, like cardboard, as well as ridged. She is so beautiful that it can confuse you with an artificial plant. Plant Size Small: 3.5 - 4 inch standard nursery pot. Light She thrives in bright, indirect light. Importantly, people usually misinterpret the thickness of foliage with its ability to withstand direct sunlight. However, these leaves are so tough, yet so delicate! The fierce sun can scorch out the leaves. Thus, avoid keeping the plant in direct sun. Water Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry to the touch. Reduce watering in cooler months. Plant Specific Care Alocasia Melo grows best in a well-draining soil mix using perlite, peat moss, and potting mix. Pet-Friendly Plant No.
Details
Small: 3.5 - 4 inch standard nursery pot.
Light
She thrives in bright, indirect light. Importantly, people usually misinterpret the thickness of foliage with its ability to withstand direct sunlight. However, these leaves are so tough, yet so delicate! The fierce sun can scorch out the leaves. Thus, avoid keeping the plant in direct sun.
Water
Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry to the touch. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Plant Specific Care
Alocasia Melo grows best in a well-draining soil mix using perlite, peat moss, and potting mix.
Pet-Friendly Plant
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