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

Add a unique hybrid aroid to your indoor 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 valued for its bold tropical foliage, pronounced veining, and vigorous rhizomatous growth, making it an excellent choice for collectors and Alocasia enthusiasts.

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 protect the roots during transit. Please do not remove or disturb the soil pod after arrival. The 2-inch nursery pots are not included.

Alocasia are naturally sensitive to shipping and may experience temporary leaf loss during transit. This is normal. Healthy rhizomes typically produce fresh growth after the plant acclimates to its new environment.

You will receive healthy starter plants similar to those shown in the listing photos. Natural variation in foliage, size, and growth habit should be expected.

Shipping Size & Condition

• Includes 2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants
• Hybrid of Alocasia portora × Alocasia lauterbachiana
• Developed in Apopka, Florida
• 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 original soil pods wrapped for protection
• Temporary leaf loss during shipping is normal
• 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 shape, 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
• Rhizomatous tropical houseplant
• Grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation
• Nursery pots are not included
• Ships bare root with protected soil pods
• Temporary leaf loss during shipping is normal
• Excellent collector's Alocasia
• 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 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 evenly moist while allowing excess water to drain
USDA Zone: 10–12