Alocasia Melo

Alocasia Rugosa, aka Alocasia Melo, is a truly stunning species of Alocasia with wrinkly, or corrugated leaves, hence the scientific name.

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Alocasia Rugosa, aka Alocasia Melo

Alocasia Melo Plant Features

Alocasia Rugosa, aka Alocasia Melo, is a truly stunning species of Alocasia with wrinkly, or corrugated leaves, hence the scientific name. Touching their leaves is a unique experience as they are also thick, like cardboard, as well as ridged. Even though they can produce large, green leaves, they stay quite compact and generally don't reach larger than 15 inches when grown indoors. Alocasia are toxic to both people and animals, so they are not to be ingested.

Alocasia Melo Growing Instructions

Alocasia Melo need to be watered when the top half of the soil is dry to the touch. That usually takes about 1 week in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions, but it's always safer to underwater or give the soil a check before you water again. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.They will thrive in bright light, but also can tolerate medium light. A good medium-light place in your home would be in the middle of a room that has a regular size window. They can be placed anywhere between the middle of the room and the window. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.They should not be in a position to see the sun directly, although early morning or late evening sun is fine. Filtered sunlight through a sheer curtain is best and most homes are comprised primarily of indirect sunlight. The best spot for them is where they do not see the sun during the majority of the day but still get bright, indirect light.

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