Alocasia pink dragon, the pink-stemmed plant you should know

Alocasia pink dragon

Within the alocasias, there are some that draw attention for their large leaves, for those that look like dragon scales, or, as in the case of the Alocasia pink dragon, for their stems.

But, what do you really know about Alocasia pink dragon? Do you know what its characteristics are and the care it needs to have it at home? Below we give you all the details you should know about this plant. Keep reading!

How is the Alocasia pink dragon

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The Alocasia pink dragon is one of the plants that, like some of its other varieties, has characteristic aspects. In this case, the plant is not only beautiful, but also stands out for more than just the leaves. Want to know more about her?

To begin with, it is called Alocasia pink dragon, although you can also find it on the market as Alocasia Baginda pink dragon. It is native to the subtropical areas of Asia, although you can also find it in Australia. In general, Its natural habitat is related to humid areas and warm temperatures. In this it can grow more than a meter in height, and a maximum of 80 centimeters in width. However, this is not usually the norm when you have it at home.

How are the leaves and stem of the Alocasia pink dragon

Two of the main characteristics of the Alocasia pink dragon are its leaves and its stem. In the first case, the leaves are somewhat curved, dark green in color and with white veins (or in a light green). The underside of these is not green, but burgundy. They can easily reach 50 centimeters and keep them for a long, long time since their leaves are evergreen. Actually, they will die, but it will always be putting out leaves, so you will not have to worry about seeing it “bald” unless there are problems in its care.

As for the stems, here comes the reason why it gets that name. And it is that these petioles are pink.

Toxicity

As with other alocasias, Alocasia pink dragon yes, it is toxic to pets and children. Even for you if you don’t protect yourself from her. In case you get poisoned, you will know it because you will get rashes on your skin and, if swallowed, your mouth and tongue can become inflamed, as well as irritating your eyes.

Alocasia pink dragon care

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You’ve gotten to know the Alocasia pink dragon a little better by now. But it is possible that, due to its beauty, it has captivated you. The truth is that it is a very easy plant to care for if you know what it needs to be healthy. AND it can last you many years. But, for this, it is essential that you know what the needs are. Something we leave you as a guide:

location and temperature

In general, the Alocasia pink dragon is an outdoor plant but, beyond its natural habitat, it is common to have it indoors to satisfy the rest of the care it needs.

Now, that is not to say that it should be in full or partial shade. In fact, although he can tolerate it, it will hurt his growth. That’s why, it is best that it be in an area with indirect light. Even, and only when it is already adapted, you could opt for direct light first thing in the morning, or late in the afternoon, to give it a little more energy.

As for the temperature, the ideal for Alocasia pink dragon is between 15 and 26 degrees Celsius. It is true that It can tolerate more heat, as long as other care is respected, such as irrigation or humidity.. But in a matter of cold not so much. In fact, if the temperature falls below 10ºC, it is normal for it to suffer, not only slowing down its growth, but also becoming ill and possibly dying.

Substratum

One of the habitual problems in the alocasias is based on the fact of using an unsuitable land for them. Alocasia pink dragon can have root rot problemsand to maintain it as well as possible, it is necessary to use a universal substrate with peat (so that it maintains the humidity in the earth) and with perlite or sand that serves as drainage when pouring the water (and that there are no accumulations in it ).

Irrigation

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Like the rest of alocasias, the Alocasia pink dragon also needs frequent watering to keep the soil moist. Of course, between watering and watering it is convenient for the soil to dry out so that it does not have a problem.

So, in summer you should water it between two and three times a week; while in winter it can take two weeks or more before doing so.

And it is that here the humidity of the environment also comes into play. It needs to be 60-80% humidity for it to be good., which implies having a humidifier, or a plate with pebbles and water, to control it. If not, you will see that growth slows down, that the leaves come out smaller and smaller and that they wither much earlier (as if they were consumed and turned into paper). Don’t let that happen to her because she will spend a lot of energy on the blades and could weaken her to the point of death.

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During the spring and summer it is advisable that you use a fertilizer for the alocasia. Of course, at half the manufacturer’s dose to avoid overfertilizing it.

Plagues and diseases

Although the Alocasia pink dragon is a plant that withstands pests and diseases well, it is not invincible. In the first case, be careful with mealybugs, aphids and spiders, that they can roam freely in the leaves and make a dent in their health.

In the case of diseases, those that have to do with poor care (lighting, substrate, watering…) can kill the plant. The biggest of all is root rot.

As you can see, having an Alocasia pink dragon today is not difficult at all. In fact, in the market you can find both small specimens for around 7-8 euros and larger ones starting at 15 euros. And if you apply everything that we have taught you about them, we are sure that they will last for a long, long time. Do you dare to have an alocasia of this type in your home?

Alocasia pink dragon, the pink-stemmed plant you should know

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