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It is admired for its bold foliage, pronounced veining, and distinctive tropical appearance, making it a standout addition to any rare plant collection.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e2 healthy starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003efully established root systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants are grown in \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e for cultivation but are \u003cstrong\u003enot fully rooted into the nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them ideal for growers looking for young plants. Each plant is shipped \u003cstrong\u003ebare root with its original soil pod carefully wrapped\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect the root system during transit. 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Because they grow from underground rhizomes, healthy plants typically produce new growth after acclimating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping Size \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003e2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid of \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia portora × Alocasia lauterbachiana\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots are NOT included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully established root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot fully rooted into the nursery pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips \u003cstrong\u003ebare root\u003c\/strong\u003e with the original soil pod wrapped for protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf loss during shipping is possible and considered normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhizomatous plants capable of producing new growth after shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged for safe shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. 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