- Large, Luscious Foliage
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 20 inches
Melo Alocasia is a versatile and spectacular houseplant. With its large-textured greenish-blue leaves, this plant has an attractive, sculptural appearance. The foliage color transitions from an attractive jade color to a slate blue when mature. This plant also produces a beautiful off-white non-fragrant flower. It loves high humidity conditions and is a wonderful addition to any home or office. Commonly referred to as an Elephant Ear Plant, this plant is a native of Southeast Asia, Borneo, Indonesia and Australia.
Best Locations For Growing Melo Alocasia
The Melo Alocasia is toxic if ingested, so placing it away from house pets and children is important. These plants do well both inside and outside as long as they are not exposed to low temperatures or too much direct light. The large thick leaves are actually very delicate. Melo Alocasia thrives in the home, office or on a patio.
Melo Alocasia Sunlight requirements
This plant is best suited for indirect sunlight or partial shade. Melo Alocasia prefers medium to diffused light. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Melo Alocasia Care
This houseplant prefers aerated loamy soil. Amend potting soil with peat, perlite, compost or coconut fiber. Avoid dimly lit locations. This house plant prefers temperatures between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant grows well in zones 10 and 11 of the USDA hardiness map. You can grow this plant outside during the warmer months and bring it indoors during the winter. You will want to fertilize Melo Alocasia sparingly as they are sensitive to over-fertilizing, which can cause root burn. This plant is easily propagated by separating the rhizomes and then placing each one in similarly amended soil.
Watering Melo Alocasia
This houseplant prefers to partially dry out between waterings. As a rule of thumb, water once a week during the growing season between spring and summer. Make sure that the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry before watering. When the plant is dormant during the winter, reduce the watering frequency.
Feeding Melo Alocasia
Give a monthly dose of NPK fertilizer or a regular house plant mix during the growing season. Melo Alocasia does not require any additional fertilizer during fall or winter.
Melo Alocasia Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: No |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Air Purifier: Low |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Fast |
| Mature Height: 20 inches |
| Mature Spread: 10 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Shade/Description: Off-White |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green |
| Temperature: 60° - 85°F (16° - 29°C) |
| Humidity: Above 75% |
| Common Name: Melo Alocasia |
| Other Name(s): Alocasia Melo, Elephant Ear |
| Scientific Name: Alocasia rugosa |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Alocasia_Melo-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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