Description

Alocasia Silver Dragon – Description & Care Guide

🌿 Description

Alocasia Silver Dragon is a rare and striking jewel alocasia known for its thick, dragon-scale patterned leaves. The foliage is a beautiful silvery-green with deep dark green veins, giving it a metallic, textured appearance. The plant stays compact, making it ideal for indoor collections or tabletop décor.

Key Features

• Silvery metallic leaves resembling dragon scales
• Compact size (20–40 cm height)
• Thick textured foliage
• Rare and highly sought-after collector plant

🌱 Care Guide

1. Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Avoid direct sun—it can scorch the leaves.
• Can tolerate medium light but growth may slow.

2. Water

• Keep soil slightly moist, not soggy.
• Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feels dry.
• Use RO/rainwater if your tap water is hard (prevents leaf spots).

3. Humidity

• Loves 60–80% humidity.
• Keep near a humidifier or group with other plants.
• Avoid cold drafts and AC vents.

4. Temperature

• Ideal: 20–30°C
• Never below 15°C (plant will stress or go dormant).

5. Soil

• Needs a well-draining, airy mix.
• Best mix for Alans Garden customers:
  • 40% cocopeat
  • 30% perlite
  • 20% orchid bark
  • 10% compost

6. Fertilizer

• Feed once a month with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
• Avoid overfeeding—Alocasia roots are sensitive.

7. Potting & Repotting

• Repot every 12–18 months or when roots fill the pot.
• Choose a pot only 1 inch bigger than the current one.

8. Common Problems

• Yellow leaves – Overwatering
• Crispy edges – Low humidity
• Drooping – Underwatering or cold temperature
• Spider mites – Keep humidity high & check undersides of leaves