Full Specimen Plate
Alocasia rugosa
Alocasia Melo
Quick Facts
growth HabitDwarf, clumping, upright
mature Size25-35cm tall
lightBright indirect light
humidity60% to 80%
temperature18-27°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedSlow
Wild Species££ · UncommonLowNative to the rocky forest understories of Sarawak, Borneo.
Morphology
leaf ShapeCordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches., 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
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