Alocasia melo (jiffy sized)

Description

In India, we can sell this Alocasia melo (jiffy sized)  via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

Alocasia melo, also known as Alocasia rugosa, is a rare and highly sought-after tropical plant prized for its thick, textured foliage and striking appearance.

🔍 Overview:

• Scientific name: Alocasia melo

• Family: Araceae

• Origin: Native to Borneo

• Common names: Alocasia rugosa, Jewel Alocasia

🌿 Foliage & Appearance:

• Leaves: Thick, leathery, and deeply textured—often likened to reptile skin or stone.

• Color: Dark bluish-green to grey-green with prominent veining.

• Size: Compact grower, generally under 1–2 feet tall and wide.

• Texture: Very rough and “corrugated” feel, unlike the thin and delicate leaves of other Alocasias.

🌞 Care Requirements:

• Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can burn the leaves.

• Water: Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy. Likes high humidity.

• Soil: Well-draining, chunky mix (e.g., aroids mix with orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir).

• Humidity: 60–80% is ideal. A humidity tray or humidifier helps indoors.

• Temperature: Warm (18–28°C / 65–82°F). Very sensitive to cold drafts.

⚠️ Special Notes:

• Picky plant: Can be fussy about watering and humidity. Not ideal for beginners.

• Dormancy: May go semi-dormant in winter; reduce watering during this time.