{"product_id":"🦄-variegated-melo-albo-alocasia-2-starter-plant-rare-indoor-plant","title":"🦄 Variegated MELO ALBO Alocasia 2\" starter plant- Rare indoor plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variegated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eAlbo Melo Alocasia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rare form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlocasia Melo Albo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e known for its thick, textured “dragon scale” leaves with creamy white variegation. It grows slower than regular Melo because the white sections contain less chlorophyll, so stable care is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eBright indirect light is best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eAvoid harsh direct sun — white variegated areas burn easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eEast-facing windows or filtered south light work well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eIf leaves get darker or lose variegation, increase light slightly. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist but never soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eWater when the top 1–2 inches feel dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eUse filtered, distilled, or rain water if possible since Alocasias can react to hard tap water. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eSigns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eYellow leaves = usually overwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eCrispy edges = low humidity or underwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eDrooping = thirsty or root stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eThis plant loves humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eIdeal: 60–80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eA humidifier helps a lot, especially in the Pacific Northwest during indoor heating season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eBathrooms or greenhouse cabinets work great. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eIdeal range: 65–85°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eKeep away from AC vents, cold drafts, and windows below 60°F. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eBest Soil Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eUse a chunky aroid mix:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003ePotting soil or coco coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eOrchid bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003ePerlite or pumice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eOptional charcoal\/worm castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eThe roots need airflow or they rot easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WANDERLUST PLANTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46882440282196,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/0853\/1284\/files\/IMG_2160.jpg?v=1779486291","url":"https:\/\/www.growares.shop\/products\/%f0%9f%a6%84-variegated-melo-albo-alocasia-2-starter-plant-rare-indoor-plant","provider":"ARES PLNTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}