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At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 7 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Rosette
Growth Slow
Care Difficult
Height 20–45 cm
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species Araceae ◉ Verified
Alocasia melo
Alocasia melo · Rugose Jewel Alocasia
(al-oh-KAY-see-ah MEE-loh)
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 7 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Rosette
Growth Slow
Care Difficult
Height 20–45 cm
Add to your collection
Origin & Habitat
Borneo.
Description
Very thick, matte, rough, almost stone-textured leaves with blue-green to grey-green colouring.
Compact rhizomatous jewel Alocasia; slow and sensitive to stale wet conditions.
Botanical Notes
Accepted Alocasia species listed by POWO. A jewel Alocasia known for extremely thick, rough-textured leaves.
Care Guide
Give bright filtered light, warmth, airflow and an airy but moisture-retentive aroid mix. Keep lightly moist while actively growing, but avoid cold wet media.
Repotting
Repot when roots/corms fill the pot, ideally in warm active growth. Keep the corm/crown firm and not buried too deeply.
Feeding
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Reduce or pause feeding if the plant is resting or semi-dormant.
Common Problems
- Spider mites, thrips, leaf yellowing from overwatering, corm/root rot in cold wet mix, crispy edges from low humidity or missed watering.
Notes & Curiosities
- A leaf trying very hard to be a rock. Respect.
⚠ Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Araceae plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing can irritate the mouth, throat and digestive tract.