Tropical House Plants
Fantastically healthy, ready for their new home
🪴 Skill Level: Easy care - relatively undemanding
🌤 Location: Prefers bright indirect light
📏 Grows up to: 60cm
Nursery Pot Size:
Air Purifier? Mild impact on air quality
Minimum plant height: 20-30cm
Grows up to: 60cm
Stems per pot: 1
Child / Pet Safe: No
Humidity: Occasional mist is enjoyed (once a week)
Top Tip: Pop me in the shower and hose me down once in a while
The Alocasia Silver Dragon is a striking houseplant prized for its dramatic, textured foliage. Native to Southeast Asia, this compact variety of Alocasia features thick, silvery-green leaves with dark green veining that resembles dragon scales—hence the name. Its sculptural appearance and relatively small size make it a standout choice for tabletops and shelf displays. While it’s slower-growing than some other Alocasia types, its unique, almost metallic foliage adds bold contrast to any plant collection.
Caring for the Silver Dragon requires a bit of attention, but rewards the effort. It thrives in bright, indirect light and appreciates high humidity, making it ideal for a bathroom or grouped with other tropical plants. Keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy, and use a well-draining mix to avoid root rot. Like many Alocasias, it can go dormant in winter, so reduced watering and patience are key during this time. With the right conditions, the Silver Dragon will maintain its stunning appearance year-round.
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