2 Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' Starter Plants – Bare Root – Alocasia rugosa Live Plants

Add one of the most distinctive tropical aroids to your collection with this set of 2 Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' starter plants. Known for its thick, heavily textured blue-green leaves and deeply sculpted veining, Alocasia rugosa is a highly sought-after collector plant that makes an outstanding addition to indoor tropical plant collections.

This listing includes two (2) live starter plants originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots. Please note these are starter plants inserted into 2-inch nursery pots and are not fully rooted into the pots. Each plant has a fully established root system and is shipped bare root with its original soil pod carefully wrapped to help protect the roots during transit. The 2-inch nursery pots are not included.

Alocasia are naturally sensitive to shipping and may experience leaf loss during transit. These plants grow from rhizomes and typically produce new foliage as they become established. Please do not remove or disturb the soil pod upon arrival.

You will receive healthy starter plants similar to those shown in the listing photos. As living plants, natural variation in leaf texture, color, and overall appearance should be expected.

Shipping Size & Condition

• Includes 2 Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' starter plants
• Starter plants grown in 2-inch nursery pots
• 2-inch nursery pots are NOT included
• Plants are not fully rooted into the nursery pots
• Fully established root systems
• Ships bare root with protected soil pods
• Rhizomatous growth habit
• Carefully packaged for safe shipping

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, leaf texture, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, foliage color, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Includes 2 live Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' starter plants
• Thick, textured blue-green foliage
• Fully established root systems
• Rhizomatous tropical aroid
• Grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation
• Nursery pots are not included
• Ships bare root with protected soil pods
• Leaf loss during shipping is possible and new growth typically emerges from the rhizome
• Excellent collector's houseplant
• Carefully packaged for safe shipping

• 2 Live Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' starter plants
• Original soil pods
• Protective shipping materials

Common Name: Alocasia Melo, Rugosa Alocasia
Scientific Name: Alocasia rugosa (commonly sold as Alocasia Melo)
Plant Type: Tropical Aroid Houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Greenish-white spathe and spadix (mature plants)
Sunlight: Bright indirect light
Soil: Well-draining aroid potting mix
Water: Keep soil lightly moist while allowing excess water to drain
USDA Zone: 10–12