{"product_id":"alocasia-balloon-heart-2-specific-starter-live-plants-alocasia-balloon-heart","title":"Alocasia Balloon Heart 2 Specific Starter Live Plants – Alocasia ‘Balloon Heart’","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e2 specific Alocasia Balloon Heart live starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with fully established root systems. You will receive the \u003cstrong\u003especific young plants pictured\u003c\/strong\u003e. Any mature-plant photos are provided for reference only and do not represent the size or appearance of the plants being shipped.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia Balloon Heart is a tropical ornamental aroid grown for its distinctive foliage, coloration, and prominent veining. It has a rhizomatous growth habit, with new foliage emerging from the plant's underground storage structure. Leaf count, coloration, venation, and overall appearance can naturally change as each plant develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter Size \u0026amp; Shipping Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e These starter plants are cultivated in \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e and are not fully rooted into those pots. The \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e. The product information also instructs customers \u003cstrong\u003enot to remove the plants from their soil pods\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the generic Shipping Notice describes bare-root shipping. These statements conflict, so the final shipping condition should be confirmed before publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Shipping Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia can be sensitive to shipping and \u003cstrong\u003eleaf loss may occur during transit\u003c\/strong\u003e. A plant arriving with reduced foliage is not necessarily dead. These plants grow from rhizomatous underground structures and may produce new foliage when maintained under appropriate conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Photos of the shipping box\u003cbr\u003e• Photo of the shipping label\u003cbr\u003e• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003cbr\u003e• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 specific live Alocasia Balloon Heart starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small starter \/ young plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Pot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully established root systems; not fully rooted into the 2-inch cultivation pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e You receive the specific young plants pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental foliage with distinctive coloration and veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright \/ rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia may lose foliage during transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conflicting source information; confirm soil pod vs. bare root before publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 live Alocasia Balloon Heart starter plants, root\/soil pod material as applicable, protective shipping materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia Balloon Heart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Balloon Heart’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live tropical foliage starter plant \/ aroid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 specific plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Pot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-inch nursery pot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully established; not fully rooted into cultivation pot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm soil pod or bare root before publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative foliage with prominent veining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright \/ rhizomatous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining growing medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; maintain appropriate moisture without prolonged saturation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly grown indoors outside suitable tropical climates\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52252673442080,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9818\/8832\/files\/CREATIDECOR_56_cc57cf6b-f10b-4ac6-a6c0-d455aa3de4ac.png?v=1787815216","url":"https:\/\/jaymegarden.com\/products\/alocasia-balloon-heart-2-specific-starter-live-plants-alocasia-balloon-heart","provider":"Jayme Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}