ALEX [Alocasia Pink Dragon]

Alocasia 'Pink Tarragon'

Name: [Alocasia Pink Dragon]
Brand: Atrium Plants
Price: 439.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R 439.00

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This is the handsomest dragon we know! Long pink stems and dark glossy leaves with a purple underbelly make this a standout plant. We also love the vibrant silvery veins. A real collector's plant. This Alocasia can grow up to 90cm tall.

Comes in a 14cm grow pot. Decorative planters sold separately.

Plant Care

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About Plant

Caring for Alex

Light

Alocasias do best in bright light and can handle morning sun, but may burn if left in direct sun for too long. They can be gradually exposed to a full sun position if well watered.

Water & humidity

Alocasias need consistently moist soil, so try not to let the soil dry out too much, but also don't let it become soggy as this can lead to fungal infections. Water less in winter. Alocasias enjoy high temperatures & humidity levels. In winter, if temps drop below 15°C, the plants can go into dormancy, dropping their leaves. But they will come back in spring.

Feeding

Alocasias are used to growing in forests with soil rich in nutrients from decaying leaf matter. Therefore they like regular feeding with organic fertiliser. They will also benefit from added 'Kraal Manure' to the soil.

Re-potting

As heavy feeders Alocasias quickly deplete the nutrients in their soil, and like to be re-potted annually with fresh potting mix. Add peat poss and perlite stones to the mix, this ensures the soil stays evenly moist without becoming dense.

Atrium Top Tip

The trick is to keep the soil evenly moist without overwatering. You can even let the top layer of soil dry out a touch. Watch out for fungal diseases, which usually appear as dark brown or black spots on the leaves, surrounded by a yellowish rim. Cut away any infected leaves and wipe with neem oil. Keep away pests with a monthly spray of warm soapy water.

Quirky plant fact

There are about 70 Alocasia sepcies, which belong to the Araceae plant family (genus), producing flowers on a type of inflorescence called a spadix (think Arum Lily). To keep herbivores away they produce calcium oxalate crystals, which irritate the mouth. Keep away from pets & toddlers.

ALEX [Alocasia Pink Dragon] Alocasia 'Pink Tarragon'