{"product_id":"2-alocasia-metalhead-starter-plants-bare-root-live-hybrid-alocasias","title":"Alocasia 'Metalhead' Starter Plants (2) Bare Root | Portora x Lau­terbachiana Hybrid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia Metalhead is a tropical rhizomatous hybrid (Alocasia portora × Alocasia lauterbachiana) prized for its bold foliage and prominent veining. This listing features two starter plants cultivated in 2-inch nursery pots, grown as young plants with fully established root systems but not fully rooted into the pots. Plants are shipped bare root with the original soil pod intact to protect the roots during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo live Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants. Each plant has a fully established root system and is shipped bare root with its original soil pod wrapped for protection. The 2-inch nursery pots shown are for cultivation only and are not included. Leaf loss during shipping may occur and is normal for Alocasias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Alocasia Metalhead\u003cbr\u003e\nScientific Name: Alocasia 'Metalhead' (A. portora × A. lauterbachiana)\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Type: Tropical Rhizomatous Houseplant\u003cbr\u003e\nLife Cycle: Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\nSunlight: Bright indirect light\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-draining aroid potting mix\u003cbr\u003e\nWater: Keep soil lightly moist but not waterlogged\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":67504715170020,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/9284\/4260\/files\/CREATIDECOR_46_2e872983-fcc7-4959-b66f-79950bcf548d.png?v=1791449488","url":"https:\/\/everthrivegarden.com\/products\/2-alocasia-metalhead-starter-plants-bare-root-live-hybrid-alocasias","provider":"Ever Thrive Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}