Grow an exceptional hybrid aroid with this set of 2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants. This unique hybrid, developed in Apopka, Florida, is a cross between Alocasia portora and Alocasia lauterbachiana. It is admired for its bold foliage, pronounced veining, and distinctive tropical appearance, making it a standout addition to any rare plant collection.
This listing includes 2 healthy starter plants with fully established root systems. Plants are grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation but are not fully rooted into the nursery pots, making them ideal for growers looking for young plants. Each plant is shipped bare root with its original soil pod carefully wrapped to protect the root system during transit. Please do not remove or disturb the soil pod upon arrival.
Alocasias are naturally sensitive to shipping and may experience some leaf loss during transit. This is normal. Because they grow from underground rhizomes, healthy plants typically produce new growth after acclimating.
Shipping Size & Condition
- Includes 2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants
- Hybrid of Alocasia portora × Alocasia lauterbachiana
- Grown in 2-inch nursery pots
- 2-inch nursery pots are NOT included
- Fully established root systems
- Not fully rooted into the nursery pots
- Ships bare root with the original soil pod wrapped for protection
- Leaf loss during shipping is possible and considered normal
- Rhizomatous plants capable of producing new growth after shipping
- Carefully packaged for safe shipping
Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.
- Includes 2 Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants
- Hybrid of Alocasia portora × Alocasia lauterbachiana
- Attractive tropical foliage with prominent veining
- Fully established root systems
- Grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation
- 2-inch nursery pots are not included
- Ships bare root with the original soil pod wrapped
- Leaf loss during shipping is normal for Alocasias
- Rhizomatous plants capable of producing new growth
- 2 live Alocasia 'Metalhead' starter plants
- Original soil pod
- Protective shipping wrap
Common Name: Alocasia Metalhead
Scientific Name: Alocasia 'Metalhead' (A. portora × A. lauterbachiana)
Plant Type: Tropical Rhizomatous Houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Cream to white spathe and spadix (rare indoors)
Sunlight: Bright indirect light
Soil: Well-draining aroid potting mix
Water: Keep soil lightly moist but not waterlogged
USDA Zone: 10–12