{"product_id":"alocasia-black-stem-2-live-starter-plants-soil-pods-alocasia-black-stem","title":"Alocasia Black Stem 2 Live Starter Plants – Soil Pods – Alocasia ‘Black Stem’","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e2 Alocasia ‘Black Stem’ live starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with established root systems. These young tropical foliage plants are distinguished by their contrasting foliage and characteristically dark-colored stems.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants are \u003cstrong\u003ecurrently growing in a tray\u003c\/strong\u003e and will be \u003cstrong\u003eshipped in soil pods\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than nursery pots. Each soil pod will be carefully wrapped for transit. You will receive starter plants similar to those pictured rather than the exact specimens shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual plants naturally vary in leaf count, stem coloration, foliage size, density, and overall appearance. As an Alocasia, the plant has a rhizomatous growth habit and may experience foliage stress during shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Clarification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The generic 2-inch\/bare-root notice conflicts with the product-specific information. This listing specifically states that these plants are \u003cstrong\u003ecurrently growing in a tray and will ship in soil pods\u003c\/strong\u003e. Therefore, they should not be advertised as arriving in 2-inch nursery pots or completely bare root.\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\u003eAlocasia Shipping Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia foliage can be sensitive to packing and transit. Leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or partial defoliation may occur during shipping, so foliage condition upon arrival may differ from the listing photos.\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 live Alocasia Black Stem starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia ‘Black Stem’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Growing Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing in a tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipped in soil pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNursery Pot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully established root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental tropical foliage with contrasting dark stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Receive starter plants similar to those pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem color, leaf count, foliage size, and overall appearance may vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining growing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, consistent moisture with adequate drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 live Alocasia Black Stem starter plants, established root systems, soil pods, growing medium, protective shipping materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia Black Stem\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Black Stem’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live tropical ornamental foliage starter plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 live starter plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e No exact measurement provided\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Growing Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tray-grown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipped in soil pods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily grown for ornamental foliage\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, consistent moisture; avoid prolonged saturation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly grown as an indoor tropical plant; outdoor suitability depends on local climate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52343327424800,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9818\/8832\/files\/CREATIDECOR_37_fed793fc-936b-4bb4-be95-bb610f0ca7bd.png?v=1789192419","url":"https:\/\/jaymegarden.com\/products\/alocasia-black-stem-2-live-starter-plants-soil-pods-alocasia-black-stem","provider":"Jayme Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}