2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' (Portora × Lauterbachiana) Starter Plants – Bare Root

Add a unique hybrid aroid to your tropical plant collection with this set of 2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants. Developed in Apopka, Florida, this distinctive hybrid is a cross between Alocasia 'Portora' and Alocasia lauterbachiana. It is admired for its dramatic upright foliage, prominent veining, and vigorous growth habit, making it a standout addition to indoor tropical collections.

This listing includes two (2) starter plants originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots. Please note these are starter plants inserted into 2-inch 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. Please do not remove or disturb the soil pod upon arrival. The 2-inch nursery pots are not included.

Alocasias are naturally sensitive to shipping and may experience temporary leaf loss during transit. As rhizomatous plants, healthy specimens typically produce new growth from their bulbs once they have acclimated.

Shipping Size & Condition

• Includes 2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants
• Hybrid of Alocasia 'Portora' × Alocasia lauterbachiana
• Starter plants grown in 2-inch nursery pots
• 2-inch nursery pots are NOT included
• Plants are not fully rooted into the 2-inch pots
• Fully established root systems
• Ships bare root with the original soil pod wrapped for protection
• Temporary leaf loss during shipping is normal
• Each plant is naturally unique and may vary in size and foliage

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, 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, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Includes 2 live Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants
• Hybrid of Portora × Lauterbachiana
• Fully established root systems
• Grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation
• Nursery pots are not included
• Not fully rooted into the 2-inch pots
• Ships bare root with protected soil pod
• Rhizomatous plant that may regrow after shipping-related leaf loss
• Excellent collector's tropical aroid
• Every live plant is naturally unique

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

Common Name: Alocasia Metalhead
Scientific Name: Alocasia 'Metalhead' (Portora × Lauterbachiana Hybrid)
Plant Type: Tropical Foliage Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Cream to pale green spathe (mature plants)
Sunlight: Bright indirect light
Soil: Well-draining aroid potting mix
Water: Keep soil evenly moist while allowing excess water to drain
USDA Zone: 10–12