{"product_id":"alocasia-metallic-blue-2-exact-live-starter-plants-alocasia-metallic-blue","title":"Alocasia Metallic Blue 2 Exact Live Starter Plants – Alocasia ‘Metallic Blue’","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e2 Alocasia Metallic Blue live starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are specifically \u003cstrong\u003esmall starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, not mature specimens. Alocasia Metallic Blue is a tropical ornamental aroid grown for its distinctive foliage, prominent veining, and unusual coloration.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants have an established root system but are associated with the seller's \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch starter format\u003c\/strong\u003e and are not fully established into the temporary 2-inch nursery pots. The product-specific information states that the plants are shipped in \u003cstrong\u003esoil pods\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the pods should not be removed or disturbed immediately upon arrival. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 2-inch nursery pots are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia can be sensitive to shipping and may experience \u003cstrong\u003epartial or substantial leaf loss during transit or shortly after arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e. These plants grow from underground rhizomatous structures, so foliage condition can change independently of the condition of the underlying plant. The actual specimens may naturally vary from the listing photographs in leaf count, foliage coloration, veining, root structure, and overall appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe generic shipping notice also states that plants ship bare root, which conflicts with the product-specific soil-pod statement. \u003cstrong\u003eFinal soil-pod versus bare-root shipping condition should be verified before publishing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 \u003cstrong\u003e2 live starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia Metallic Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Metallic Blue’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical ornamental aroid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSmall live starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch starter format\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNursery Pots Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct-Specific Shipping Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSoil pod\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot System:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFully established, according to seller\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive ornamental foliage and veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhizomatous growth structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf loss may occur during shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants can arrive partially defoliated due to transit stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual plants can vary naturally from listing photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil-pod and bare-root statements conflict; 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