The Alocasia Melo is a deep-space marvel with thick, textured leaves that feel like moon rock and look like alien armor. Native to Earth’s tropical jungles but clearly from a distant galaxy, this chonk-leaf beauty thrives under bright, indirect starlight. Too much direct sun and it’ll fry like a meteorite in reentry.

Melo prefers a warm (70–85°F), high-humidity climate. Think space sauna levels above 60%. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry like Martian dust, but avoid soggy soil or you’ll awaken the dreaded root rot asteroid. Use a well-draining mix of coco coir, perlite, and bark to create the perfect anti-gravity growing medium.

She’s a bit of a moody Martian. Sensitive to cold drafts, overwatering, and low light. Curling or yellowing leaves? That’s her distress beacon,adjust light or hydration accordingly.

Feed once a month during the growing season with a diluted cosmic fertilizer blend to keep her energy core charged.

Keep your radar up for space pests like spider mites or thrips. Regular scans (leaf inspections) and some neem oil or insecticidal space spray will keep invaders at bay.

Treat your Melo like the extraterrestrial royalty she is, and she’ll reward you with stunning, prehistoric foliage worthy of a Martian jungle throne.