Alocasia 'Metalhead' Starter Plants (Portora × Lauterbachiana) - 2 Bare Root Starter Plants
About This Plant
Alocasia Metalhead is a tropical foliage plant hybrid (Portora × Lauterbachiana) developed in Apopka, Florida. It features bold tropical foliage with pronounced veining and a rhizomatous growth habit, making it a distinctive addition for collectors and Alocasia enthusiasts.
What You Will Receive
Two (2) live Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants. Each originated in 2-inch nursery pots and is shipped bare root with its original soil pod wrapped for protection. The 2-inch pots are not included, and these are starter plants not fully rooted into the pots. Plants are shipped with established root systems and may experience temporary leaf loss during transit. Natural variation in size and foliage should be expected.
- Includes 2 live Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants
- Hybrid: Portora × Lauterbachiana
- Grown in 2-inch nursery pots (pots not included)
- Ships bare root with original soil pods
- Temporary leaf loss during shipping is normal
- Healthy starter plants with established root systems
Growing or Planting Information
Common name: Alocasia Metalhead • Scientific name: Alocasia 'Metalhead' (Portora × Lauterbachiana Hybrid) • Plant type: Tropical foliage houseplant • Life cycle: Perennial • Light: Bright indirect light • Soil: Well-draining aroid potting mix • Water: Keep soil evenly moist with good drainage • USDA Zone: 10–12
Live Plant Notice
Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.
Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.
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