{"product_id":"2-alocasia-metalhead-portora-lauterbachiana-starter-plants-bare-root","title":"Alocasia 'Metalhead' Starter Plants (Portora × Lauterbachiana) — 2 Bare Root Starter Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia 'Metalhead' is a tropical foliage plant hybrid developed in Apopka, Florida, cross of Alocasia 'Portora' × Alocasia lauterbachiana. It features dramatic upright foliage and prominent veining, making it a distinctive addition to indoor collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes two (2) live starter plants of Alocasia 'Metalhead' that were originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots. They are not fully rooted into the pots and ship bare root with their original soil pod wrapped for protection. The 2-inch pots are not included. Please do not remove the soil pod upon arrival. Each plant has a fully established root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasias are sensitive to shipping and may experience temporary leaf loss during transit. As rhizomatous plants, healthy specimens typically produce new growth from their bulbs once acclimated. Common name: Alocasia Metalhead. Scientific name: Alocasia 'Metalhead' (Portora × Lauterbachiana Hybrid). Plant type: Tropical foliage plant. Life cycle: Perennial. Flower\/fruit color: Cream to pale green spathe (on mature plants). Sunlight: Bright indirect light. Soil: Well-draining aroid potting mix. Water: Keep soil evenly moist with good drainage. USDA Zone: 10–12.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556377596160,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2707\/4816\/files\/CREATIDECOR_34_9ede3a80-5914-468f-85f0-0ea6bf14df6e.png?v=1792042890","url":"https:\/\/prosperagarden.com\/products\/2-alocasia-metalhead-portora-lauterbachiana-starter-plants-bare-root","provider":"Prospera Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}