However, given the right conditions, thisplantcan actually be pretty low-maintenance.
Light
Like most tropical houseplants, several hours ofbright indirect lightis best for the Alocasia Pink Dragon.
Alternatively, look for commercial soil mixes designed for aroids.
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Water
This Alocasia should be watered once the top one to two inches of soil is dry.
It appreciates consistently moist soil but is sensitive to overwatering, so be careful not to drown the plant.
Temperature and Humidity
Warm temperatures and high humidity are the keys to a thriving Alocasia Pink Dragon.
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Providing this tropical plant with adequate humidity is often where plant parents begin to struggle.
Placinga small humidifier near your Alocasiais a great way to increase humidity around the plant.
Even grouping several houseplants together can help to increase average humidity levels in the area.
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Choose a fertilizer that is designed for indoor plants and confirm that you follow all label instructions.
Stop fertilizing in the fall and winter when the plant goes into dormancy.
There are two ways to propagate an Alocasia Pink Dragon: by division or by rooting corms.
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Choose a new potting container that is only two to three inches larger than the previous container.
However, Alocasias in general are particularly attractive tospider mites.
The Alocasia Pink Dragon is also prone toroot rotif it is overwatered or not given proper drainage.
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Here are a few common problems to watch out for along with their most likely causes.
Alocasia Pink Dragon and Alocasia Morocco are two names for the same plant, botanically known asAlocasia lowiiMorocco.
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