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Alocasia Melo Baby
Alocasia Melo – Alocasia rugosa | The Velvet Armoured Jewel for Compact Spaces
Fast EU shipping | Grown with love in the EU | Not pet-safe
Summary: With thick, textured leaves that feel like suede, Alocasia Melo is a miniature powerhouse of tropical character—perfect for desktops and cozy corners.
✨ Why You'll Love It
- Rare, heavily corrugated foliage with a rugged, velvety texture
- Compact growth makes it ideal for small pots and limited space
- Deep bluish-green hues bring a moody jungle vibe indoors
- Perfect for terrariums or low-profile plant arrangements
- Height: approx. 8 cm | Pot size: 6 cm
🌞 Light & Placement
Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate some shade. Avoid direct sunlight, which may burn its delicate leaves. Great for bookshelves or shaded windowsills.
💧 Water & Humidity
Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Loves high humidity—use a humidifier or place near other plants to create a microclimate. Avoid letting it fully dry out.
🪴 Soil & Potting
Use a chunky, well-draining mix rich in organic material. Repot carefully every 1–2 years; its roots are sensitive to disturbance.
🐾 Toxicity & Safety
Not safe for pets or children. Contains calcium oxalate crystals that can be harmful if ingested.
🌱 Growth & Propagation
Slow grower, but rewarding. Propagation is best via rhizome division during repotting. Enjoys being slightly root-bound.
🗖️ Seasonal & Special Care
Goes semi-dormant in colder months. Reduce watering but maintain warmth and humidity. Avoid drafts and cold windowsills.
🦠 Common Issues
Prone to root rot if overwatered. Brown edges often signal low humidity. Keep an eye out for spider mites in dry environments.
🧬 Botanical Background
Native to Borneo, Alocasia rugosa 'Melo' is prized for its thick, almost reptilian leaves. A true collector’s gem and a conversation-starting oddity in any European home.
🛒 Ready to transform your home into a jungle paradise?
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- All orders are subject to a €25 minimum order value requirement
- All orders are hand-picked and shipped from the Netherlands
- Plastic-free materials when possible
- Orders are usually processed in 1-3 working days and shipped via DPD and their international partner carriers
- At times, orders may take up to 7 days to ship
- Orders to Germany Free shipping over €60. Free shipping all other EU countries* at €100 (Except Malta and Cyprus)
- Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on delivery country:
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Beautiful little plant in perfect condition. It even already has several little corms.
The plant looks exactly like the photo.
Gorgeous alocasia and has suffered no cosmetic or other damages during transport
Perfect, and it's a pleasure to support a small, queer & woman owned business. Thank you!
Reviews in Other Languages
La planta va arribar tal com m'ho esperava. N'estic molt content del resultat!
Super schöne Wurzeln und wächst perfekt
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Please contact our customer service at support@plantcircle.com immediately. We can only handle changes as long as the order has not been shipped, so requests need to be made on the same day the order was placed. The request has to be received during our office hours (Mo-Thu 9-17 and Fr 9-15) and have the subject line “Address change for order no. #xxxxxx” in order to be dealt with.
Please note that, if a parcel cannot be delivered and is returned to us due to a mistake in the delivery address, Plant Circle is not responsible for the additional costs associated with sending the parcel again.