Alocasia Pink dragon

Alocasia Pink dragon Alocasia Pink dragon

What is the plant

Alocasia Pink Dragon is an exceptionally decorative plant! Its green leaves with silver-like markings and pink stems look fabulous. This Alocasia stays compact and its suitable for terrariums.

The Alocasia Pink Dragon is at least as special as the name suggests! With its metallic-green leaves, silver veins and pink leaf stalks, this Alocasia is a real eye-catcher. Regarding the ideal spot and care, the Alocasia Pink Dragon has quite simple preferences.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

17°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

Water
Always allow the top 2-3cm of the soil of an Alocasia Plant to dry out before watering, and try to keep the soil evenly moist. Over-watering, wet leaves, and soggy soil makes an Alocasia plant susceptible to a variety of serious fungal infections. Check the soil frequently until you are sure of the plant’s watering needs. Water an Alocasia Plant less during the winter when it is dormant.
Sunlight
An Alocasia Plant requires very bright indirect light. Direct sun burn its leaves.
Fertilizer
Fertilize an Alocasia Plant every two weeks from late March through September with a basic houseplant food at 1/2 the recommended strength. Never fertilize an Alocasia Plant during the winter. Too much fertilizer causes salts to build up in the soil and burn the leaves of an Alocasia Plant.

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Soil
Use an organic well-aerated loose soil that contains a good amount of peat moss. If the soil seems a little heavy, add some builder's sand or perlite.
Pruning
Plant division is the best way to propagate an Alocasia.
Temperature
Alocasia plants prefer warm temperatures between 60°-80°F (15.6°-26.7°C). These plants becomes dormant with prolonged exposure to temperatures below 60°F(15.6° and may drop all of their leaves. Be sure to keep an Alocasia plant away from air conditioners and cold drafts.

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Container
Use container with good drainage holes
Additional
An Alocasia Plant is a very poisonous houseplant with a #4 toxicity level. Alocasia Plants should always be kept away from small children and pets.

Alocasia Plants grow best in high humidity. To increase the humidity around a house plant, place the plant on a tray filled with pebbles and water. Be sure the plant is sitting on the pebbles and not in the water. You can also increase the humidity around an Alocasia Plant by placing a small humidifier near the plant or grouping plants together.
Popularity
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