{"product_id":"alocasia-melo-albo-variegated-tissue-culture","title":"Alocasia Melo Albo Variegated - Tissue Culture","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eAlocasia Melo is prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003ethick, heavily textured leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e with a matte, almost stone-like appearance. The deep green foliage has a rugged, sculpted look that sets it apart from other Alocasias. The variegated form, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eMelo Albo\u003c\/strong\u003e, adds another layer of rarity with creamy white marbling that contrasts against the dark, bullate leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eThis is a slower-growing Alocasia, but one that rewards patience with extremely unique, durable foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9uvezs\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eCompact growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"87sc9x\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eThick, textured leaves with pronounced ridging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17rkqw3\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eVariegation (Albo) varies from subtle marbling to bold contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nhgxdq\" data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ldpmqi\" data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eHigh humidity preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i437pn\" data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eAllow slight drying between watering (more sensitive than other Alocasias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fz87n5\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eWell-draining, chunky substrate once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2234\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThese plants are offered as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003etissue culture starter plantlets\u003c\/strong\u003e and will require acclimation. Melo varieties are slower to size up, but highly valued for their distinctive appearance and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gellies","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46092589629628,"sku":"GEL-ALO-0047-1","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":46092589662396,"sku":"GEL-ALO-0047-5","price":271.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6048\/2236\/files\/ChatGPTImageMar22_2026_02_09_26PM.png?v=1777391952","url":"https:\/\/gelliesclub.com\/products\/alocasia-melo-albo-variegated-tissue-culture","provider":"Gellies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}