{"product_id":"alocasia-melo-albo-6cm","title":"Alocasia Melo Albo 6cm","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"136\"\u003e🌿 Alocasia \u003cem data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e‘Melo Albo’\u003c\/em\u003e Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eAlocasia ‘Melo Albo’\u003c\/em\u003e looks almost carved from stone — thick, textured leaves with cool grey-green tones splashed in creamy white variegation. Compact yet dramatic, it’s a true collector’s gem that blends prehistoric texture with delicate patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eThrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"451\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep variegation crisp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eCan tolerate medium light but may produce greener leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eAvoid direct sun — pale areas scorch easily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eKeep soil \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"634\"\u003elightly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, never soggy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eWater when the top 2–3 cm feel dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eUse a chunky, airy aroid mix (bark, perlite, moss)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e🌫️ Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"830\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"791\"\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e (60–75%) for smooth, healthy foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eDry air may cause browning edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eBalanced fertilizer every \u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e2–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"994\"\u003ePause feeding in autumn and winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e🌱 Quick Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eWarmth helps prevent dormancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eHandle leaves gently — they’re thick but slow-growing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e⚠️ Not pet-safe — keep away from cats and dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eMelo Albo\u003c\/em\u003e is a living sculpture — rugged texture softened by creamy marbling. Small in size but huge in character, it’s the kind of plant collectors stare at a little longer than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bigplantlad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57134226997572,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/5372\/2692\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7b2a6e3c-38e6-4c95-97e4-6dd8aad1eda1.jpg?v=1787407370","url":"https:\/\/www.bigplantlad.com\/products\/alocasia-melo-albo-6cm","provider":"Bigplantlad ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}