Product description
The Alocasia Macrorrhizos ‘Melo’ is a remarkable jewel alocasia known for its thick, heavily corrugated leaves. The deep jade to grey-green foliage is so deeply textured that it is frequently compared to the look and feel of rough rhinoceros skin.
This plant thrives in partial sun and requires a warm, humid environment, making it an excellent candidate for a pebble tray or humidifier. Plant it in a fast-draining soil blend and allow the medium to dry out moderately between weekly waterings to protect its thick roots from rot.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Rhino Skin Alocasia
Baby Alocasia Macrorrhizos 'Melo'
Baby Alocasia Macrorrhizos 'Melo'
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Product description
The Alocasia Macrorrhizos ‘Melo’ is a remarkable jewel alocasia known for its thick, heavily corrugated leaves. The deep jade to grey-green foliage is so deeply textured that it is frequently compared to the look and feel of rough rhinoceros skin.
This plant thrives in partial sun and requires a warm, humid environment, making it an excellent candidate for a pebble tray or humidifier. Plant it in a fast-draining soil blend and allow the medium to dry out moderately between weekly waterings to protect its thick roots from rot.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
House Plant Size Guide
House plants come in a wide array of shapes and sizes depending on the variety and maturity of the plant.
6cm/12cm/15cm/19cm/23cm nursery pots are the most common size of pot that they are sold in. This measurement is the diameter at the top of the pot.
12cm potted plants are the most popular providing great value for money and an instant impact. Larger plants that come in pots of 20cm+ are great for making a statement in any room and can represent years of growth to get to that level of maturity and size.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
Instructions
Top Tip
Give your Alocasia Macrorrhizos ‘Melo’ extra ambient humidity by placing it on a pebble tray, as its thick, textured "rhino skin" leaves demand moisture in the air.
How to Water
Apply water to your Alocasia Macrorrhizos ‘Melo’ weekly, allowing the soil to dry out moderately between waterings to keep the thick roots healthy.
How to Plant
Choose a small pot and a fast-draining aroid soil blend for your Alocasia Macrorrhizos ‘Melo’ to prevent the risk of root rot.
