A plant very appreciated for the appearance of its foliage. Its large leaves have a unique texture. Hence its name, Silver Dragon, translating to silver dragon. The 'Silver Dragon' variety has a silver color that shimmers in the light. At its optimal growing conditions, it can even give you one leaf per week. However, each bulb cannot produce more than 5 to 10 leaves at a time. A plant that prefers to be cramped in its pot.
Attention! Risk of toxicity if swallowed. The sap of Alocasias contains oxalic acid - risk of irritation in contact with the skin or eyes.
- Family: Araceae.
- Origin: Southeast Asia.
- Watering:
- Spring - summer: Keep the soil moist, without soaking it.
- Autumn - Winter: Allow the soil to dry on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of potting soil: Rich and very draining.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east or 1 m from a south window.
- Growth: Average.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Avoid cold drafts.
Pot diameter: 6 cm .
Cultivated in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
