Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia silver dragon, or Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon,' is a tropical plant found in the jungle of Indonesia. The leaves are silvery green in color and heart-shaped, textured. This plant thrives in high-humidity environments with indirect sunlight.
Common Name |
Alocasia silver dragon
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia 'Silver Dragon'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' needs water once every
7 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' needs about 0.375 L per 7 days. |
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Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia 'Silver Dragon'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Creamy-White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia 'Silver Dragon', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
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