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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: AlocasiaSpecies: longiloba
Cultivar
Alocasia longiloba 'Dragon's Tooth'
Alocasia longiloba 'Dragon'
Cultivar: Dragon
The 'Dragon's Tooth' variety of Alocasia longiloba features slender, sagittate foliage that presents an elegant architectural form. Its mature leaves are characterized by a dark, moody coloration contrasted by prominent, lighter-colored venation. This slow-growing tropical plant thrives in high-humidity settings with indirect light, rewarding growers with its distinctively sculpted appearance.
Alocasia longiloba 'Dragon's Tooth' is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its deeply lobed, elongated, arrow-shaped leaves with unique silver-grey veins. This cultivar makes an exceptional statement piece in a warm, humid indoor environment.
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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 exposure which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Water
Keep consistently moist during the active growing season, allowing only the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Mature size
24-36 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
10-12 (primarily grown indoors in most regions)
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Growing note
Requires high humidity to prevent leaf tip browning; ensure the growing medium stays consistently moist but never waterlogged to protect the root system.
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Climate note
Prefers steady warm temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers in indoor conditions; grown primarily for its ornamental foliage display.
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 exposure which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Growth rate
slow
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season.
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Pruning
Remove older, yellowing leaves at the base of the stem to maintain the plant's tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Requires high humidity to prevent leaf tip browning; ensure the growing medium stays consistently moist but never waterlogged to protect the root system.
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
24-36 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Spacing
24-36 inches
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 in indoor conditions; grown primarily for its ornamental foliage display.
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 (primarily grown indoors in most regions)
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Temperature
Prefers steady warm temperatures between 65°F and 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 during the active growing season, allowing only the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy aroid mix composed of peat moss, perlite, and orchid bark.
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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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Container Growing
Ideal for container gardening; choose pots with drainage holes to prevent standing water.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, arrow-shaped leaves with silver-grey venation, smooth texture.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are elongated and lobed with distinct veining; ensure the sagittate, arrowhead shape is maintained.
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Fruit Flower Look
N/A
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers on juvenile starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain clumping habit and upright leaf orientation; avoid imagery that suggests trailing or vining.
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Mature Plant Look
A stately, clumping plant with multiple elongated, dark green, arrow-shaped leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Robust clumps of tall, upward-reaching, sagittate leaves with mature coloration and texture.
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Morphology Rules
The plant is an aroid; ensure leaf structure reflects the arrowhead shape typical of the species.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does this Alocasia need? Bright, indirect light is best for healthy foliage development. Is this plant toxic? Yes, like many aroids, it is toxic to pets if ingested. Why are the leaf edges turning brown? This is often a sign of low humidity or inconsistent watering.
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Root Look
Healthy, white, fibrous roots within a small plug medium.
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Soil Look
Dark, loose, peat-based potting medium with visible drainage particles.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with one or two juvenile leaves exhibiting the characteristic arrow shape.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Tiny, tender leaves with thinner petioles; root system requires gradual acclimation to pot conditions.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Alocasia longiloba 'Dragon's Tooth'. This is Alocasia longiloba 'Dragon's Tooth', available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking variety become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical indoor garden you want to create. Its defining feature is the dramatic elongated leaf shape and silver-toned venation that creates an elegant architectural display for any collection. Establish your starter plant by moving it into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, and later transition it to a larger container once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Alocasia longiloba 'Dragon's Tooth' is a distinguished tropical plant prized for its elegant, deeply lobed, arrow-shaped leaves. Ideal for indoor environments, this slow-growing aroid adds a sophisticated structural element to any houseplant collection.
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Youtube Video Title
Alocasia longiloba 'Dragon's Tooth' - Architectural Tropical Foliage
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