Alocasia 'Silver Dragon Variegata'
Alocasia 'Silver Dragon Variegata' is a rare and highly distinctive houseplant, combining the sculptural foliage of the popular Silver Dragon with unique white variegation. Its thick, silver-green leaves are deeply veined with darker markings, while irregular splashes and sectors of creamy white make every leaf individually patterned.
Compact yet dramatic, 'Silver Dragon Variegata' is an excellent choice for collectors and works particularly well as a feature plant on shelves, plant stands or grouped displays. Position in bright, indirect light to help maintain its variegation, while providing warmth, humidity and protection from cold draughts.
- Other names: Variegated Silver Dragon Alocasia, Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon Variegata'
- Useful to know: Toxic if ingested – not safe for pets
- Feature: Silver-green, deeply veined foliage with unique creamy-white variegation
- Care: Alocasia can go dormant over winter and lose leaves
- Eventual height: Can grow up to approximately 50cm
- Origins: Alocasia baginda originates from Borneo in Southeast Asia
Alocasia Care Sheet
Light: Needs bright but indirect light, as strong full sun will scorch the foliage. The leaves turn toward the light so rotate the plant to prevent it leaning
Water: Requires regular watering to keep the soil moist, but not saturated. As a rainforest plant it is used to growing in damp conditions. Browning leaf edges are a sign of underwatering, and water droplets on the leaf tips indicate the plant sweating out excess moisture, called guttation. Reduce watering if this occurs
Soil/Nutrition: Well-draining houseplant compost mix, feed monthly in spring and summer
Humidity: Enjoys regular misting, or a pebble tray to replicate the humid rainforest environment
Pruning and propagation: Dust the leaves to help keep the plant in top condition. Trim off faded leaves to keep neat. Can be propagated by rhizome division of the corms in spring and summer
Experience Level: Moderate
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EAN code8720858486956
- Brand
- Pot Size7cm
- Care LevelModerate
- Light LevelsBright but Indirect
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