{"product_id":"alocasia-4in-melo-96513","title":"Alocasia, 4in, Melo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Alocasia Melo is a beautiful, thick leaved plant with prominent veins. It has impressive, greenish-blue and jade leaves that will be sure to catch eyes and grace your living space with elegant beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need any more photos or additional information on this product, send us a message using the chat button on our website with the product name, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plant has a representative product photo and the item you will receive may not be exactly as shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAttributes\u003c\/h4\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e  Tropical \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 in - 24 in \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eSpread:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 12 in \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright Indirect \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eZone:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 - 11 \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Toxic! \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eGeneral Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e The Alocasia Melo doesn't mind being a bit pot bound, but roots poking out of the drain holes are a sign that your plant needs a bigger pot. Repot in the spring.  \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 to 25 degrees Celsius is best.  \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e The Alocasia Melo is quite sensitive to direct light. This plant prefers partial shade, or bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun as it will leech the colour out of the leaves and cause burning. A spot a few feet away from a north or east facing window would be best.  \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Overwatering is the biggest threat to these plants, but so is underwatering. This plant wants a happy medium. When the top 2 inches of soil are dry, that is a suitable time to give it some more.  \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e An aerated loamy and well draining soil is suitable. Avoid regular potting soil unless you can mix it with peat, perlite, or compost to increase drainage and aeration.  \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e Monthly fertilizing during the growing season, will help your Alocasia grow well. You can use a general purpose houseplant fertilizer or foliage plant fertilizer, but dilute it to half strength.  \u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"Vermeer Greenhouses (Welland) Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50448376496368,"sku":"96514","price":9.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/floralacres.ca\/products\/alocasia-4in-melo-96513","provider":"Floral Acres Greenhouse \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}