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title: "just got this beautiful propagation of a alocasia pink dragon today…"
description: "just got this beautiful propagation of a alocasia pink dragon today at a plant festival. i also recently got a black velvet alocasia. i want them to thrive and…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/od5dZJU5JiuuAlSSjfdox1"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "kayy"
published: "2026-05-23T23:13:12.649199Z"
language: "en"
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# just got this beautiful propagation of a alocasia pink dragon today…

_Posted by kayy on 2026-05-23_

just got this beautiful propagation of a alocasia pink dragon today at a plant festival. i also recently got a black velvet alocasia. i want them to thrive and i was hoping someone well experienced could give me all the tips and tricks to keep them alive.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/3VUrXJBr1QOQ3PbVflIQw2t2kb6qldo9R3GnHKy00Ok/JpKf0S7jStWcXU2pvK0bVA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/3VUrXJBr1QOQ3PbVflIQw2t2kb6qldo9R3GnHKy00Ok/QZ9ANpQfRfGpkzalVvbtXQ.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-05-23

biggest problem i see with alocasias is overwatering or humidity being too high and causing fungal problems. they're also prone to spider mites, thrips, and root rot. they're deep rooters and love a taller pot once they start maturing. i've had alocasia for three years and they've thrived in my normal house conditions- 40-50% natural humidity (i'm in FL, you may need a humidifier to achieve this), a west facing window, and a little wind from my fan. i use a regular potting mix with drainage, and fertilize regularly. i would call them moderate feeders, they can survive without fertilizer but you'll get much better results if you do it. they're a lot simpler than people make them out to be IMO, i just treat them like any other house plant. no special foods, no grow lights, no humidity domes or anything. hoping this helps you a little, good luck!

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-05-23

here's my flowering silver dragon as my credentials lol

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fg8tCwCAsnlhbz1owurGSLidrTKbwTdu-tvCCDLBR-4/Gr__IDPrQtyy7funK-U4TA.webp?size=large)

### Nate commented on 2026-05-24

Alocasia are the “big backs” of houseplants.: they love to eat (fertilizer). Semi-hydro, humidity, and overall consistency are how mine thrive. Best wishes!

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