Alocasia Melo
Owned by Jenny Pham (@Labuleaf).
Notes
Characterized by its thick, rugose, and leathery leaves with a distinct texture often compared to elephant skin.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Alocasia Melo
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Tropical Plant
- Growing Medium
- Sphagnum moss
- Growth Habit
- Upright / Erect
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Offset / Pup
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Medium Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- High Humidity (60–80%)
- Light Needs
- Partial Sun
Origin & Source
- Date Acquired
- Jul 6, 2026
- Natural Habitat Location
- Southeast Asian rainforests
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- Characterized by its thick, rugose, and leathery leaves with a distinct texture often compared to elephant skin.
Alocasia Melo
Alocasia
Melo
Common NameAlocasia Melo
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect
Growing MediumSphagnum moss
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Offset / Pup
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Partial Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Jul 6, 2026
Natural Habitat LocationSoutheast Asian rainforests
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Characterized by its thick, rugose, and leathery leaves with a distinct texture often compared to elephant skin.
Alocasia
Melo
Common NameAlocasia Melo
Added Details
Characterized by its thick, rugose, and leathery leaves with a distinct texture often compared to elephant skin.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect
Growing MediumSphagnum moss
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Offset / Pup
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Partial Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Jul 6, 2026
Natural Habitat LocationSoutheast Asian rainforests
Collection Context
Quantity
1