This finicky plant does best when its environment mimics its native tropical rainforest conditions as closely as possible.
Like othertypes of Alocasia, this beautiful plant is also toxic to people and pets.
Alocasia Silver Dragon Care
Here are the basic care requirements necessary for growing Alocasia silver dragon.
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Light
In their native rainforests, these plants enjoy dappled light on the jungle floor.
In your home, offer your Alocasia silver dragon bright, indirect light.
Rotating your plant frequently helps to encourage even foliage growth.
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Soil
A well-drainingsoilless potting mixinstead of straight potting soil is essential to prevent root rot.
Letting the top couple of inches of soil dry out before giving your plant a thorough watering is optimal.
However, don’t panic if you forget occasionally.
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Try the bottom watering method with your silver dragon if you use a pot with good drainage holes.
Place your plant in a small bowl of water and soak it for around 15 minutes.
Drain the excess water from the pot and then return it to its favorite spot.
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Temperature and Humidity
Don’t leave your Alocasia silver dragon beside blasting air conditioning or heaters.
These plants need high humidity to survive.
This tropical plant needs consistently warm temperatures, too.
Prolonged exposure to temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit can send the plant into dormancy.
Fertilizer
All types of Alocasiatend to be heavy feeders.
They also appreciate calcium-rich nutrients like additions ofbone meal.
Pruning
The Alocasia silver dragon doesn’t have any onerous pruning requirements.
Trim away any dead or unhealthy-looking leaves.
You might also want to cut off any insignificant spathe-like flowers that appear, though this is rare.
This allows the energy to be directed back into the more eye-catching foliage.
Repotting during the dormancy phase once every two to three years is usually more than enough.
Select a pot that’s around 1 or 2 inches larger in diameter than the original pot.
Water thoroughly after repotting.
Regular inspections allow you to take early action with insecticide software before a major problem occurs.
They’re usually a sign you better adjust the conditions you’re offering your silver dragon.
Curling Leaves
Underwatering and not enough humidity are the most common culprits for curling leaves.
Yellowing Leaves
Achieving the right moisture levels with this plant can be tricky.
An early sign of this isyellowing leaves.
Despite its growing popularity, the Alocasia silver dragon can be somewhat rare or difficult to find.
Understandably, Alocasia silver dragon is often confused withAlocasia dragon scalebut there are subtle differences.
They are both cultivars ofAlocasia bagindaand have similar care requirements.
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