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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Dragon's Breath Alocasia
Alocasia
With its rich, moody leaf coloration and bold shape, the Dragon's Breath Alocasia is a standout choice for plant enthusiasts seeking a unique tropical aesthetic. These plants prefer warm, consistent environments and thrive in bright, indirect light where their dark foliage can truly shine. They add a sophisticated, modern touch to any indoor collection or protected tropical landscape.
Dragon's Breath Alocasia is a striking tropical plant prized for its dramatic, deeply colored foliage and architectural presence. It makes an excellent statement piece for high-humidity indoor spaces or shaded garden spots.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but never soggy; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with upright, arrow-shaped leaves.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintains best foliage color in bright, indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun which can scorch the leaves. High humidity is essential for preventing brown edges on the foliage.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65-80°F; sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers indoors; when it does, it produces a typical aroid spadix and spathe. Focus is primarily on foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the active growing season (spring and summer).
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Pruning
Trim yellowing or damaged leaves at the base of the petiole to encourage new growth.
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Care notes
Maintains best foliage color in bright, indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun which can scorch the leaves. High humidity is essential for preventing brown edges on the foliage.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with upright, arrow-shaped leaves.
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Spacing
24-36 inches apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers indoors; when it does, it produces a typical aroid spadix and spathe. Focus is primarily on foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65-80°F; sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but never soggy; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy aroid mix rich in organic matter (peat, coco coir, bark, and perlite).
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Thrives in containers that provide excellent drainage and consistent humidity; repot every 1-2 years.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark, velvety, arrow-shaped foliage with pronounced veins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves should be arrow-shaped, broad, and deeply colored. Highlight texture and vein definition.
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Fruit Flower Look
Typical cream or yellow aroid spathe; not visually distinct from other Alocasia.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are not the primary feature and should not be emphasized in juvenile imagery.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should appear as an upright, clumping plant without woody stems; do not depict as vining or trailing.
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Mature Plant Look
Large, bold, dark-leaved tropical clump with multiple overlapping petioles.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Forms a cluster of large, broad, arrow-shaped leaves with distinct veining and deep, dramatic coloration.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain the architectural, upright habit typical of the Alocasia genus; ensure leaves are petiolate and emerge from a central crown.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Dragon's Breath Alocasia need? (Bright indirect light is best.) Why are the leaf edges turning brown? (This is usually a sign of low humidity or underwatering.) Is this plant safe for pets? (No, Alocasia are generally toxic to pets if ingested.)
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Root Look
Firm, white, healthy roots within a moist but well-aerated potting medium.
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Soil Look
Dark, loose, organic-rich potting soil containing perlite or bark chips.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with 2-3 developing leaves; leaf color may be lighter and less intense than in mature specimens.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller, stems are slender, and the root system should be firm and white.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Dragon's Breath Alocasia. This is Dragon's Breath Alocasia, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the sophisticated indoor environment you want to create. Focus on the deep, velvety coloration and the elegant, arrow-shaped leaves that define this architectural tropical beauty. Establish your starter plant by moving the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then later move to a larger final container once it has become established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the sophisticated beauty of Dragon's Breath Alocasia. This stunning tropical foliage plant is perfect for creating a lush, moody atmosphere in your indoor plant collection.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Dragon's Breath Alocasia: Care and Tips
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