{"product_id":"2-alocasia-metalhead-portora-lauterbachiana-starter-plants-bare-root","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 hybrid developed in Apopka, Florida, cross between Alocasia 'Portora' and Alocasia lauterbachiana. It features dramatic upright foliage with prominent veining and vigorous growth habit, making it a standout in indoor tropical collections. This listing is for two starter plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo (2) live Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants. Each was grown in a 2-inch nursery pot, but the plants are not fully rooted into the pots. They ship bare root with their original soil pod wrapped to protect the roots during transit. The 2-inch pots are not included. Plants may experience temporary leaf loss during shipping and will regrow from their rhizomatous bulbs after acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing or Planting Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Alocasia Metalhead\u003cbr\u003e\nScientific Name: Alocasia 'Metalhead' (Portora × Lauterbachiana Hybrid)\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Type: Tropical foliage plant\u003cbr\u003e\nLife Cycle: Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\nFlower\/Fruit Color: Cream to pale green spathe (on mature plants)\u003cbr\u003e\nSunlight: Bright indirect light\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-draining aroid potting mix\u003cbr\u003e\nWater: Keep soil evenly moist with good drainage\u003cbr\u003e\nUSDA Zone: 10–12\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67504772186340,"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","provider":"Ever Thrive Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}