Alocasia Dragon Scale

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alocasia
Most popular indoor, herbaceous aroid shrub,
grows up to 1.2m height but often shorter, with
different veins variegations over the leaves
plant arises from underground rhizome.
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Foliage
Large, smooth and thick, arrowhead-shaped,
variably medium to dark green with prominent
silvery to lime-white veins and undulating
margins.
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Alocasia Varieties
These alocasia varieties are wide they are
tender perennial plants. Striking alocasia
varieties are Nebula, Cuprea, Wentii, Dragon
Scale, Silver Dragon, Stingray, Frydek, Amazonica
Others.
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Sunlight

• Alocasias are adaptable and can handle a range of
  light from low to bright indirect light.
• If you bring your alocasia outdoors in the warmer
  months, place it in a spot that receives partial
  shade.
• Direct sunlight will burn the leaves.

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watering
Water alocasia plants when the top couple of
inches of the soil are dry. Alocasias have medium
water requirements.
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soil
All alocasia love loose, nutrient-rich potting
soil. Use a soil medium that can retain moisture
but also allows for draining excess water to
avoid root rot.
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Make sure that there is plenty of organic matter,
like coco-coir, peat moss, or shredded leaves,
and avoid soils that contain moisture retaining
crystals.
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pruning
Cut the stems that are close to the base of the
stem dried foliage of plants. This operation is
carried out 3 to 4 months once.
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Plant Placement

• For good growth place the plants at indoor
  environments.
• Transfer the plants to new large size pot yearly
  once.

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Fertilizer

• Routine fertilizing, especially when the
  houseplant is actively growing, can help these
  plants push out new growth.
• Varieties known for exceptionally large leaves
  can benefit from feedings.

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A diluted any organic liquid fertilizer, a
fish/seaweed emulsion, or a slow-release
fertilizer are all excellent choices for Alocasia.
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Benefits
Alocasia plant is best suitable for indoor
environments for their ornamental leaves.
Indoor plants of alocasia varieties are most
popular now a day. The foliage gives a luxurious
look to the interior area. Like Alocasia Wentii
varieties most of the alocasia varieties are mild
air-purifier plants.
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