{"product_id":"alocasia-melo-rugosa-babyplant","title":"Alocasia Melo (Rugosa) - babyplant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia Melo (also known as Alocasia Rugosa) is a remarkable ornamental plant, valued for its thick, slightly textured, matte leaves. This species belongs to the Araceae family and is distinguished by the dark green color of its leaves, which may have slight silvery shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Prefers indirect light, moderate to bright. Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause burns on sensitive leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Requires moderate watering, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out before the next watering. It is important to avoid excess water to prevent root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Prefers higher humidity levels, being native to tropical areas. Regular misting or using a humidifier can help the plant develop better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: An airy, well-drained mix rich in organic matter. A substrate based on peat, perlite, and bark that allows efficient water drainage can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Thrives between 18-29°C. Avoid exposure to temperatures below 15°C for extended periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Apply liquid fertilizer for indoor plants, diluted to half strength, every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring-summer).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Periodically wipe dust off the leaves with a damp cloth and avoid cold drafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia Melo is relatively sensitive to sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Adjust watering according to the environment where you keep the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many other plants in the Araceae family, it can be mildly toxic if ingested by pets or children. Make sure it is placed in a safe location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you notice yellowing leaves or soft stems, the plant may be overwatered. Adjust the watering frequency and check the drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its distinctive appearance and compact size, Alocasia Melo (Rugosa) adds an exotic touch to any indoor space, making it a great choice for lovers of unusual foliage plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Alocasia is a sensitive plant. Therefore, you may receive these plants with some leaf defects, but these do not affect the plant's viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight with pot included: approx. 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"5 cm pot","offer_id":56759266902342,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/ABA9A87D-5D4F-4E30-8B8E-489423B7DB44.jpg?v=1781115765","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-fr\/products\/alocasia-melo-rugosa-babyplant","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}