Alocasia melo

Owned by Zharia Washington (@Zharia).

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Notes

Family: Araceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. Known for its thick, rugose, stone-like leaves.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Alocasia Melo

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Tropical Plant, Perennial
Growing Medium
Soil mix with perlite
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect, Herbaceous

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Division

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
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Borneo

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Araceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. Known for its thick, rugose, stone-like leaves.
Alocasia Melo
Alocasia melo by Zharia

Alocasia

melo

Common NameAlocasia Melo

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Tropical Plant, Perennial
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect, Herbaceous
Growing MediumSoil mix with perlite

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Division

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
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationBorneo

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Araceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. Known for its thick, rugose, stone-like leaves.