{"product_id":"alocasia-melo-14cm","title":"Alocasia Melo 14cm","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"6179q1\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\"\u003e🌿 Alocasia melo Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eMelo is all about texture — thick, heavily ridged blue-grey leaves that look more like carved stone than living foliage. Compact, unusual, and one of the most distinctive Alocasias you can grow. It may look tough, but it still appreciates classic Alocasia conditions. 🌿✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"eogggn\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"493\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11kmm0i\" data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3d6fm9\" data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eCan tolerate medium light, but growth slows noticeably\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3rcodn\" data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eAvoid direct sun — leaves can scorch and lose their beautiful colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y6bdc9\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xpyavm\" data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eAllow the top few centimetres of soil to dry before watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vk23lg\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eKeep lightly moist, but never soggy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mww4ty\" data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eThick leaves store a little moisture, making it slightly more forgiving than some Alocasias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gqv9q3\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eExcellent drainage is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wbw11j\" data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e🌫️ Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vjzvnn\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"809\"\u003ePrefers high humidity (60–80%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zo4qtb\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eHandles average household humidity better than some Alocasias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o5vlrd\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eHigher humidity still promotes healthier growth and cleaner leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"o3yca2\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8pklub\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eFeed every 2–4 weeks during active growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iwbfru\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eUse a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j26zou\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eReduce feeding during cooler months or dormancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"st2rxs\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e🌱 Quick Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7vmq4k\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eSlow-growing compared to many Alocasias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hmdco1\" data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eLoves warmth and dislikes cold drafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f683j8\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eChunky, airy substrate helps prevent root issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4gps63\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eMay go dormant if temperatures drop significantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1euhelv\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1540\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMelo looks like it was carved out of volcanic rock and somehow decided to become a houseplant. 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