4in Alocasia "Melo"

• Botanical Name: Alocasia Rugosa
  

• Common Names: Alocasia Melo, Elephant Ear
  

• Description: The jade green to greenish-blue leaves of this plant grows on erect terrestrial petioles. These leaves are thick enough to look like cardboard and confuse you with an artificial plant. These terrestrial growers can beautify any corner in your house to add the necessary oomph to the decor. Let us get to know about the thick-leaf, Jewel Melo Alocasia along with its care and propagation.

***Very sensitive to the cold***

• Use well-draining soil because Alocasia Rugosa grows in rocky terrain.
• Make sure you have high humidity before having an Alocasia or it will die.
• You can increase your humidity with a humidifier and grouping plants
• Bathrooms are good spots for alocasias because of the high humidity
• Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust.
• Don't let direct sunlight hit the plant.