{"product_id":"alocasia-metal-head-elephant-ear-alocasia-infernalis-metal-head","title":"Alocasia ‘Metal Head’ \/ Elephant Ear","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"dc258f0e-2beb-4799-b25f-8a918e5161be\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-138\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0d96f990-c6ae-40e7-a28f-d61f20336ab5\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eAlocasia ‘Metal Head’ \/ Elephant Ear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eAlocasia ‘Metal Head’ is a rare, collector-style Elephant Ear known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"190\"\u003edark, metallic-looking foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and bold, sculptural presence. The leaves can appear \u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"272\"\u003edeep green to near-black\u003c\/strong\u003e with a subtle sheen, making it a premium statement plant for bright interiors or shaded patios. It prefers warm temperatures, higher humidity, and a consistently lightly moist (never soggy) soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indoor spaces, plant collectors, covered patios, tropical-style interiors, and warm-climate shade gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e🌿 Plant Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eAlocasia infernalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Metal Head’ \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia ‘Metal Head’, Elephant Ear\u003cbr data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"791\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical foliage plant (Aroid \/ Elephant Ear)\u003cbr data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, glossy to “metallic” leaves; bold, dramatic texture\u003cbr data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clumping, architectural form\u003cbr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eIndoors\/containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2–4+ ft tall (varies by care and pot size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eOutdoors (warm climates):\u003c\/strong\u003e can grow larger with heat + humidity\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eVisual Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moody, modern tropical, high-contrast statement plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e🪴 Care \u0026amp; Maintenance Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e🌞 Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eBest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered sun \/ partial shade (morning sun is OK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harsh direct sun (leaf scorch) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eWater when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e~1 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil feels dry \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eKeep soil \u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e but \u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003enever waterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e (root rot risk) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eReduce watering in cooler months when growth slows \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e🪨 Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eUse a rich, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003ewell-draining aroid mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (potting mix + orchid bark + perlite works great) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eContainers must have \u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003edrainage holes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eIdeal temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm (avoid cold drafts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003ehigher humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e; aim for a more humid spot or use a humidifier\/pebble tray \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e🌿 Fertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eFeed every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e2–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring\/summer with a balanced fertilizer at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e½ strength\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eReduce\/stop feeding in fall\/winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e✂️ Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003eRemove yellowing\/damaged leaves at the base with clean scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eWipe leaves occasionally to remove dust (helps photosynthesis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003e⚠️ Common Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eYellowing leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e overwatering \/ poor drainage \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003eBrown edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e low humidity, inconsistent watering, or salt buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eDrooping:\u003c\/strong\u003e thirsty plant, cold stress, or sudden change in conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003ePests:\u003c\/strong\u003e spider mites\/mealybugs—treat early if detected \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003eOne healthy \u003cstrong data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003eAlocasia infernalis ‘Metal Head’\u003c\/strong\u003e in a nursery pot.\u003cbr data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eNatural variations in leaf size, darkness\/“metallic” sheen, and fullness are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e✅ Acclimation Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003eAfter delivery, let the plant settle \u003cstrong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003e2–4 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in a stable spot with bright, indirect light. Avoid repotting immediately. Water only if the top of the soil has started to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003eAlocasia is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003etoxic if ingested\u003c\/strong\u003e (pets and children) and contains calcium oxalate crystals. Keep out of reach, and wash hands after handling or pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leaf It To Me SWFL","offers":[{"title":"Medium 1-3 ft","offer_id":48065754136833,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large 3-4 ft","offer_id":48065754169601,"sku":null,"price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XXL 4+","offer_id":48065754202369,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/0556\/4929\/files\/Alocasia_Metal_Head_2.jpg_up.png?v=1782871788","url":"https:\/\/leafittome.us\/products\/alocasia-metal-head-elephant-ear-alocasia-infernalis-metal-head","provider":"Leaf It To Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}