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Alocasia Melo 4”
Alocasia Melo 4”
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Alocasia rugosa ‘Melo’, commonly called Melo Alocasia, is a compact tropical plant grown for its thick, heavily textured leaves. Native to Borneo, it grows in warm, humid forest conditions with filtered light. What makes this plant special is the rigid, almost stone-like foliage with deep ridges and a matte blue-green tone. The leaves are broad, slightly cupped, and heavily corrugated, giving it a sculptural, armored look. It stays relatively compact, making it a strong collector plant for smaller spaces.
Light requirements
Place Alocasia ‘Melo’ in an east or south window for the best growth, positioned at the window or within 1 to 2 feet depending on intensity. A west window can work if slightly pulled back to avoid harsh direct sun, and a north window will slow growth and reduce leaf development. Under grow lights, use 5000K to 6500K and keep the light 10 to 14 inches above the canopy. It performs best around 200 to 500 foot-candles. Too much direct light can stress and fade the leaves, while too little light will slow growth.
Watering & environment
Allow the soil to dry about halfway down before watering, and always check the root zone with a chopstick or meter. This plant is highly sensitive to overwatering and needs a chunky, fast-draining mix with strong airflow around the roots. It prefers higher humidity and warm temperatures but must not sit in wet soil.
What your plant is telling you
If leaves begin to soften or slightly droop, it is ready for water. If the base becomes soft or leaves yellow quickly, the soil is staying too wet and rot can set in fast. If growth stalls or leaves stay small, it needs more consistent light.
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Every plant I get from Mel at Rooted is so happy when they arrive. Such great quality and happy plants!
I don’t even know where to start describing how impressive my experiences have been ordering plants from this shop!
First, my very first order came with a complimentary learning volume on the life cycle and how to eliminate fungus gnats in your plant collection. That alone was worth shopping there. It’s absolutely refreshing to find a retailer who wants your plants to actually be healthy, knowing they could be losing a guaranteed revenue stream simply by not continuing the propaganda or selling the “fixes”.
Next, the plants I ordered were stunningly beautiful, healthy and pest free! They were so well packaged that there was minimal foliage damage, despite the second box actually arriving damaged from transit. My plants were perfect.
The shipping information is well explained before you purchase and the packing materials are very high quality.
Any additional questions I had were answered so quickly and I was pleasantly surprised to discover a bonus plant which I had won in a giveaway nestled in with the ones I purchased!
I’m probably done ordering plants for the season since it is starting to get really cold here in Colorado, but the personal attention, the genuine care and the highest quality plants have earned The Rooted Plant Shop a customer for life in me!
The initial reason I ordered in the first place was because the prices were great. That is still an important thing, I’m frugal and love a deal, but it was so dramatically overshadowed by every other wonderful thing I almost forgot to mention it!
Mell is the best she knows her plants she will also tell u the plant we r looking for if it's for us or not. That's what I love bout her she isn't forcing u to take the plant she is helping u with the plants...
I’ve been wanting a silver dragon and when she got here she was perfect! Thank you Mel!
plants are beautiful and full!! Packing was superb. Super glad ive found this shop. Will be a regular customer!
I ordered the $40 mystery box for a west facing window. It was the first mystery box I had ever ordered and had no idea what to expect. To my joyful surprise, I received a huge dieffenbachia neon panther. She's gorgeous and very healthy. If you're on the fence about buying from this shop, order and have no worries. This is my 4th plant from here and each one has been beautiful and healthy. Definitely recommend this shop!
Always on point! Beyond excellent shipping and quality!
Beautiful plant. I am a sucker for alocasias and this one was on my wish list. I am never disappointed with my plants from The Rooted Plant Shop.
The mystery plant was lovely and far larger than imagined. It was actually 3 plants! A surprise, indeed.
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Ordered this plant and it was a fast delivery! Beautiful full plant! Way bigger than I expected it to be. Im incredibly happy with it.
The shipping is so fast and the plants arrive healthy and good looking.
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