Alocasia Melo
4" Pot
$49.99
Sale price
$49.99
Regular price
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Selling fast
Alocasia Melo
$49.99
Sale price
$49.99
Regular price
- Selling fast
- New
- Rare
- Statement
Small pots (2 to 4 inch) are young starters that grow with you. Bigger pots (6 inch and up) arrive fuller and more established.
Free standard shipping
On every order
Ships in 1 to 3 business days
Arrives 3 to 7 business days after it ships
Arrives damaged? We make it right with a replacement, credit, or refund.
Just send us a photo within 24 hours of delivery
Care guidance included
Simple steps on every plant page
Winter protection is on for the season
A small seasonal fee at checkout covers the heat pack in your box. If cold damage happens anyway, we replace or refund the plant.
- Light
- Medium light
- Water
- Frequent
Alocasia Melo is grown for one thing: texture. Its leaves are thick, stiff, and deeply ridged, with veins pressed in so deep the surface looks carved, closer to melon rind or stone than to a normal leaf. Run a thumb over one and you will understand the name.
It is one of the jewel alocasias, a group of compact collectors' plants grown for surface and form rather than size. It stays small, which makes it a shelf plant, but nobody walks past it without touching it.
Why You'll Love It
- Deeply ridged, stone-textured leaves unlike any other houseplant
- Compact jewel alocasia, stays shelf-sized
- Rich blue-green color with dramatic pressed-in veins
- One of the most asked-about plants in any collection
Plant Care
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light
- Water: Keep soil lightly moist, water when the top starts to dry
- Difficulty: Moderate, jewel alocasias reward a steady routine
- Growth: Compact and slow, leaves get thicker and more ridged with age
- Humidity: Loves higher humidity, appreciates a humidifier
- Pet Friendly: No - toxic to cats and dogs if chewed
Botanical Name: Alocasia melo (syn. Alocasia rugosa)
Also Known As: Melo Alocasia
Good For: Collectors, shelves, desks, texture lovers
Each plant is naturally unique, so size, shape, and coloring may vary slightly from the photos.