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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Silver Dragon Alocasia
Alocasia 'Silver Dragon'
Cultivar: Silver Dragon
The 'Silver Dragon' Alocasia is a standout tropical plant that brings elegance to any indoor collection. Its thick, heart-shaped leaves feature a distinct silvery-grey surface texture with deep green, scale-like veining. This slow-growing variety remains relatively compact, making it perfect for desks, shelves, or environments that provide bright, indirect light.
Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' is a compact tropical plant prized for its thick, leathery leaves featuring a striking silver-grey surface with deep green veining. It is an excellent choice for collectors seeking architectural foliage in a smaller footprint.
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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 harsh, direct midday sun which can scorch the silver leaves.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
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Mature size
12-24 inches tall and wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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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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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Requires higher humidity than most Alocasia to thrive; avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations which can cause leaf drop.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; protect from temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers in indoor conditions; if they appear, they are insignificant pale green to white spathe-and-spadix flowers.
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 harsh, direct midday sun which can scorch the silver leaves.
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Growth rate
Slow
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer once a month during the active growing season (spring and summer).
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged outer leaves at the base of the petiole to encourage new growth.
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Care notes
Requires higher humidity than most Alocasia to thrive; avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations which can cause leaf drop.
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
12-24 inches tall and wide
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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Spacing
18 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; if they appear, they are insignificant pale green to white spathe-and-spadix flowers.
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
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; protect from 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 not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy aroid mix containing coco coir, orchid 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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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for container growing due to its compact size; ensure pots have adequate drainage holes.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Silvery-grey matte finish with prominent, dark green, embossed veining.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are ovate to heart-shaped; leaf surface must be silver-grey with dark green venation; never show variegated leaf margins or spots.
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Fruit Flower Look
Rarely seen; simple, pale green to white hooded spathe.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flower should be a typical arum spathe-and-spadix, rarely visible on nursery starters.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a low, clumping form; do not depict as a vining or tree-like plant.
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Mature Plant Look
Sturdy, compact, architectural clump of heavily-textured silver and green foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Leaves are stiff, leathery, and deeply textured with a prominent, embossed vein pattern; dense clumping habit.
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Morphology Rules
Petiole is typically smooth and light green; ensure leaves look thick and sturdy, not thin or paper-like.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my Alocasia Silver Dragon? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Is the Silver Dragon Alocasia pet safe? No, it is toxic to pets if ingested. Why are my leaves yellowing? Usually a sign of overwatering or poor drainage.
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Root Look
Firm, white to light brown roots in a healthy, porous substrate.
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Soil Look
Dark, chunky, well-draining aroid mix with visible perlite and bark chips.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact plant with 2-4 juvenile leaves showing the characteristic silver and green pattern.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller, narrower, and more pliable than mature plants; petiole is usually shorter.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Silver Dragon Alocasia. This is Silver Dragon Alocasia, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this compact variety become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. The leaves feature a stunning silver-grey surface contrasted by deep, dark green veining that gives them a uniquely textured and sturdy appearance. Establish your starter plug by moving it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, later moving it to an appropriate final container once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
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Youtube Video Summary
The Silver Dragon Alocasia is a stunning, compact tropical houseplant featuring thick, silver-green leaves with deep, embossed venation. This guide covers its ideal indoor care needs for those looking to add architectural foliage to their home.
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Youtube Video Title
Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' Care and Features
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