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title: "What is this?"
description: "What is this?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/2OB1JXZXRQeo4spB0EojrA/64ed053948f360c86f6ac76e"
community: "Plant Identification"
author: "NicoleD"
published: "2023-08-28T20:36:09.138Z"
language: "en"
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# What is this?

_Posted by NicoleD on 2023-08-28_

What is this?

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## 2 comments

### Ada commented on 2023-08-28

I believe it an alocasia baginda 'silver dragon'!  
Also, if your planing on growing it in water I suggest removing all the dirt from the roots first as it can cause root rot and other issues.

#### Plant Father replied on 2023-08-29

i concur, silver dragon alocasia

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