{"product_id":"2-alocasia-melo-rugosa-starter-plants-bare-root-alocasia-rugosa-live-plants","title":"2 Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' Starter Plants – Bare Root – Alocasia rugosa Live Plants","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd one of the most distinctive tropical aroids to your collection with this set of \u003cstrong\u003e2 Alocasia Melo 'Rugosa' starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for its thick, heavily textured blue-green leaves and deeply sculpted veining, \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia rugosa\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly sought-after collector plant that makes an outstanding addition to indoor tropical plant collections.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo (2) live starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e originally grown in \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please note these are starter plants inserted into \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eare not fully rooted into the pots\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each plant has a \u003cstrong\u003efully established root system\u003c\/strong\u003e and is shipped \u003cstrong\u003ebare root\u003c\/strong\u003e with its original soil pod carefully wrapped to help protect the roots during transit. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 2-inch nursery pots are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia 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 \u003cstrong\u003edo not remove or disturb the soil pod\u003c\/strong\u003e upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive healthy starter plants similar to those shown in the listing photos. 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Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. 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