{"product_id":"2-alocasia-metalhead-portora-lauterbachiana-starter-plants-bare-root-1","title":"Alocasia 'Metalhead' Starter Plants (Portora × Lauterbachiana) - 2 Bare Root Starter Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 2 live Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid: Portora × Lauterbachiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in 2-inch nursery pots (pots not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips bare root with original soil pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporary leaf loss during shipping is normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy starter plants with established root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing or Planting Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Plant Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our Shipping Policy and Return \u0026amp; Refund Policy before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67504757342436,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/everthrivegarden.com\/products\/2-alocasia-metalhead-portora-lauterbachiana-starter-plants-bare-root-1","provider":"Ever Thrive Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}