Alocasia Melo

Alocasia rugosa

Alocasia Melo

4.0 Collector Rating

Quick Facts

growth HabitDwarf, clumping, upright
mature Size25-35cm tall
lightBright indirect light
humidity60% to 80%
temperature18-27°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedSlow
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Wild Species££ · UncommonLowNative to the rocky forest understories of Sarawak, Borneo.

Morphology

leaf ShapeCordate, thick, rigid
leaf Length12-18cm
leaf Width10-14cm
petiole ColorShort, thick light green
venationDeeply set primary green veins
textureExtremely rugose, rough, melon-skin like
variegationNone
growth HabitUpright dwarf clumping

About

Alocasia rugosa, commonly known as Alocasia Melo, is an extraordinary jewel Alocasia species endemic to Borneo. It is celebrated for its unique, extremely thick, card-like leaves that feel like rough cardboard or melon skin. The leaves have a deeply corrugated, rugose surface with a striking blue-grey to dark forest-green matte coloration. The venation is deeply set, which gives it its highly textured, rocky appearance.

Native Range

Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

Collector Popularity Review

Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Alocasia rugosa (Alocasia Melo) is ranked as Rare rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.

Score: 4.0 / 5.0Based on collector index metrics

Market Analysis

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