2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' (Portora × Lauterbachiana) Starter Plants – Live Hybrid Alocasia

Expand your tropical plant collection with this listing for 2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants. This distinctive hybrid, developed in Apopka, Florida, is a cross between Alocasia 'Portora' and Alocasia lauterbachiana. It is admired for its bold foliage, pronounced veining, and strong architectural appearance, making it an excellent addition to indoor collections and tropical gardens.

This listing includes 2 live starter plants with fully established root systems. The smaller plants shown in the listing are the size you will receive. Each plant ships bare root in a protected soil pod. Please do not remove or disturb the soil pod upon arrival. Alocasias are naturally sensitive to shipping, and some leaf loss may occur during transit. As rhizomatous plants, they can produce new growth from their bulbs even if leaves are lost.

Starter plants are grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation, but the nursery pots are not included. Plants are shipped bare root to reduce shipping costs and minimize transit stress.

Shipping Size & Condition

• Quantity: 2 live starter plants
• Ships bare root with protected soil pods
• Nursery pots are not included
• Fully established root systems
• Smaller starter plants as shown in the listing
• Some leaf loss during shipping is normal
• Rhizomatous plants capable of producing new growth
• Carefully packaged for safe shipping
• Plants similar to those pictured

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 Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants
• Hybrid of Portora × Lauterbachiana
• Ships bare root in protected soil pods
• Nursery pots are not included
• Fully established root systems
• Rhizomatous plants capable of producing new growth
• Leaf loss during shipping may occur and is normal
• Ideal for tropical houseplant and aroid collections
• Carefully packaged for protected shipping

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

Common Name: Alocasia Metalhead
Scientific Name: Alocasia 'Metalhead' (Portora × Alocasia lauterbachiana)
Plant Type: Tropical Foliage Houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Greenish-white spathe (rare indoors)
Sunlight: Bright, indirect light
Soil: Well-draining, organically rich aroid potting mix
Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
USDA Zone: 10–12