Silver Alocasia

Silver alocasia

Care Guide

1. Light Level: Indirect Sunlight. This plant needs to live in a room with at least some natural light.
2. Water Level: Thirsty. This plant can only go 1-2 weeks without water so check on it weekly and add water every time the top two inches of soil dry out.
3. Quick Tips. Avoid overwatering.

Is Alocasia silver dragon rare?

If you happen to stumble upon this plant at your local market, you're certainly in luck! This is because Alocasia baginda silver dragon is hard to come by, hence, considered a rare specimen.

How much light does a silver dragon Alocasia need?

As with most tropical plants, Alocasia Silver Dragons need plenty of sunlight. Place your plant in a spot where it will get at least six hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day. Alocasia Silver Dragons need bright light but they can also tolerate some lower light levels for short periods.

How much sun does a silver dragon plant need?

Preferring medium to bright levels of light, Alocasia Silver Dragon will require indirect light, out of reach of the sun's direct rays. Direct sunlight can (quite quickly) burn the leaves of this more sensitive houseplant.

Do Alocasia like to be misted?

Your Alocasia prefers a humid environment so mist often. Mist the leaves regularly using a Mister, place a humidifier nearby, or use a pebble tray to raise the humidity. Your Alocasia prefers warm temperatures between 65–85°F.

How do I keep my Alocasia happy?

Alocasia Polly enjoy weekly watering sessions and frequent misting, keeping their soil moist but not wet. In winter, we recommend allowing the top 2' of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering and root rot.

What is the rarest Alocasia?

Alocasia maharani 'Grey Dragon' This is one of the rarest varieties of Alocasias, with muted, silvery deep green foliage. Compared to other plants in the genus, 'Grey Dragon' is somewhat dwarf in size. It rarely grows taller than 14 inches and its leaves span up to 6 inches long.

Is it rare for an Alocasia to flower?

What is this? The word rare has been used very loosely when it comes to plants, and it is simply not true that they rarely flower indoors. Although many plants ARE shy bloomers indoors, Alocasia really isn't one of them.

Which Alocasia is easy growing?

Probably the most common alocasia you'll see at the nursery, 'Polly' is one of the easiest alocasia cultivars to grow indoors and one of the most striking. With rich green leaves touched with silvery veins and purple undersides, 'Polly' is a standout in any houseplant collection.

Do Alocasia need big pots?

Choose a container that's at least 18 inches wide and 16 inches deep for Colocasia varieties, or 36 inches wide for the larger Alocasia varieties. Using large pots will allow these plants to develop to their greatest potential and it also means you won't need to repot them for several years.

Do Alocasias like to be crowded?

Be aware that all parts of the Alocasia are poisonous if ingested. These plants like to be slightly under-potted for best foliage development. This means that they enjoy being a bit crowded in their container. When things get too overcrowded you can repot into a larger container with fresh new potting soil.

Where should I put my Alocasia?

Alocasias need bright, but indirect light. This is due to the plant's natural habitat, on the forest floor beneath the tree canopy. Direct sun will cause the leaves to burn, so avoid placing your Alocasia in a spot where it'll be exposed to direct sun for a prolonged period.

Do Alocasia silver dragon like to be root bound?

These plants can handle being slightly rootbound, so won't need potting too often. Look out for the roots starting to grow out the bottom of the pot drainage holes—this is a good indicator repotting is required.

Do dragon plants like to be misted?

With so many thin leaves, the Dragon Tree can be difficult to clean! We recommend regularly misting to keep dust off, and occasionally cleaning the leaves with a moist towel.

What is the difference between Alocasia silver dragon and dragon scale?

The veins of the dragon scale plant are black or dark in color, while the silver dragon plant remains lighter overall. You can easily tell the difference between an alocasia dragon scale and an alocasia silver dragon based on their leaves. However, both of these plants are nearly identical in almost all other ways.

What does overwatered Alocasia look like?

Overwatering. If you overwater your Alocasia, it's possible that it will develop root rot or a fungal infection. Watch for brown or black spots developing on the leaves and monitor the soil for moisture. The soil should be damp, but not saturated with water, for optimal health.

Should I cut off drooping Alocasia leaves?

The oldest leaves will start to yellow and droop as they naturally die off. This will be the lowest leaf on the plant, and will usually only happen to one leaf at a time. They will fall off on their own but to keep your plant display looking gorgeous you will need to trim the leaf off as close to the base as possible.

How can we encourage more leaves on Alocasia?

If you want your plant to push out new leaves actively and produce the large leaves it is known for, then make sure the alocasia is in a spot where it can receive plenty of bright indirect light. The plant will survive but not grow as quickly when placed in an area with lower light levels.

Do Alocasia attract bugs?

Alocasias and pests Alocasias are prone to spider mites. Keeping them from getting too dry (especially in the winter) will help prevent these annoying mites from appearing. We suggest spraying neem on your plant 2-3 times a month as a pest preventative.

Does Alocasia purify air?

At Logee's, we also use Elephant Ear Plants (Alocasias and Colocasias), Dracaenas, Ficus and Calatheas to clean the indoor air. These varieties also made the cut on the NASA list.

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