{"product_id":"alocasia-heterophylla-metallic-blue-1","title":"Alocasia heterophylla 'Metallic Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking aroid from the cloud forests of Southeast Asia, bearing elongated, arrow-shaped leaves with a deeply corrugated surface and a pronounced iridescent sheen. The foliage is held upright on slender petioles, giving the plant a bold, architectural presence suited to collectors of rare Araceae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light with 50–70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which causes bleaching and loss of the metallic sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–82°F (18–28°C); a warm tropical grower that should not be exposed to temperatures below 60°F (15°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–90%; high humidity is essential to maintain leaf integrity and the characteristic iridescent texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly when the top inch of substrate begins to dry; never allow the roots to sit in standing water or dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003ePlants are shipped bare root and well established. We recommend potting promptly in a well-draining, chunky aroid mix and watering generously upon arrival to rehydrate the root system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecuagenera USA Corp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48409766265057,"sku":"PRE16478-001","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/7141\/4915\/files\/Alocasia_heterophylla__Metallic_Blue__plant.webp?v=1779820102","url":"https:\/\/ecuageneraus.com\/products\/alocasia-heterophylla-metallic-blue-1","provider":"Ecuagenera USA Corp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}