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It is admired for its dramatic upright foliage, bold veining, and distinctive architectural appearance, making it a standout choice for collectors.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e2 healthy starter plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003efully established root systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants are grown in \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/strong\u003e for cultivation but are \u003cstrong\u003enot fully rooted into the pots\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each plant ships \u003cstrong\u003ebare root with its original soil pod carefully wrapped\u003c\/strong\u003e to help protect the root system during transit. Please do not remove or disturb the soil pod upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasias are naturally sensitive to shipping and may experience some leaf loss during transit. This is normal for the genus. 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Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. 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