Alocasia ‘Melo'

Alocasia ‘Melo'An impressive, heavily veined beauty with gorgeous thick textured foliage rarely seen. Commonly known as Elephant Ears or Taro, Alocasia are native to the tropical rainforests of Asia and Eastern Australia. The root system of Alocasia consist of tuberous rhizomes which store a huge amount excess water and nutrients. For this reason, Alocasia are more prone to overwatering in the UK and the compost should be carefully checked between waterings. They

lobed leaves and lush green foliage make it a perfect choice for brightening living spaces

making it a stylish addition to any potting bench

desks or windowsills

New stem growth should appear in time

deadheading and cutting back growth

Very drought tolerant once established

ferns and cacti

This small but powerful Micro Secateur from Burgon & Ball offers impressive cutting performance in a compact design measuring just 16cm in length

A wonderful plant with forms huge paddle shaped leaves

Feeding: Feed monthly in spring and summer with a diluted houseplant fertiliser

moving outdoors to a bright

bonded to these beautiful living things by a simple love and appreciation of nature