Description
Description: Alocasia ‘Pink Dragon’ is a striking tropical plant known for its glossy, arrow-shaped leaves and stunning pink stems. Its metallic-green leaves with prominent veins make it a captivating addition to any indoor plant collection.
Full Botanical Name: Alocasia ‘Pink Dragon’
Common Names: Pink Dragon Alocasia
Country and/or Region of Origin: Hybrid cultivar; species in the Alocasia genus are native to tropical and subtropical Asia and Eastern Australia.
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Found in tropical rainforests, growing in the humid understory with indirect light.
Care Information:
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
- Ideal Room: Best for bathrooms or kitchens with high humidity and plenty of natural light.
- Feeding: Fertilize with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
- Humidity: Requires high humidity; mist regularly or use a humidity tray.
- Ideal Temperature: Thrives between 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C). Protect from cold drafts.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
- Pet/Child Safe: Toxic if ingested.
- Soil Type: Well-draining potting mix with added perlite for aeration.
- Propagation: Best propagated by division during repotting in spring.
- Eventual Height and Spread: Typically grows up to 2 feet tall.
- Growth Rate: Moderate.
- Pests and Treatment: Susceptible to spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs; treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
- Repotting: Every 1-2 years to refresh soil and prune roots.
- Pruning: Remove yellow or dead leaves to maintain healthy growth.
- Folk Law: Known as a symbol of exotic beauty, often associated with prosperity and elegance.
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