Alocasia rugosa 'Melo'
Native range: Northern Borneo
Known names: Jewel Alocasia
Hardiness: Best kept above 50°F / 10°C
Mature Size: ~2' Tall x ~2' Wide (Taller in warmer climates)
Light: Bright direct morning sun, Dappled sunlight, diffused window sun
Water: Avoid allowing plants to sit in stagnant water, best kept with moist soil.
Soil: Standard potting soil with added pumice/perlite/wood chips for better drainage.
Dormancy Period: Winter
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: 4" pot, shipped semi bare root
 
Thick, gray, rough-to-the-touch leaves- in fact "rugose" means wrinkled/rugged.