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title: "Can't have a real dragon so I got myself an Alocasia Silver Dragon 😂…"
description: "Can't have a real dragon so I got myself an Alocasia Silver Dragon 😂 this is my first Alocasia so if anyone has any tips I'd love to hear them!"
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# Can't have a real dragon so I got myself an Alocasia Silver Dragon 😂…

_Posted by PlantMom829 on 2025-11-01_

Can't have a real dragon so I got myself an Alocasia Silver Dragon 😂 this is my first Alocasia so if anyone has any tips I'd love to hear them!

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## 8 comments

### The leafy Angel commented on 2025-11-01

I find this one of the more hardy alocasias, so just a nice chunky soil mix, bright indirect light and water when dry. I have a few and this one so far is the only one that wasn’t dramatic when I repotted it lol

#### PlantMom829 replied on 2025-11-01

I heard a humidity tray helps since they like humidity. Thoughts?

#### Aroidmama replied on 2025-11-01

Yes, a pebble tray or humidifier would be good for it. They do like high humidity. They will let you know the tips of the leaves will get crispy. Happy growing!

### Aroidmama commented on 2025-11-01

Do not mist the leaves. Alocasia can be prone to bacterial leaf infection infections.

### Gianna commented on 2025-11-02

Here’s my credentials, but I suggest high humidity (I mist with distilled water and have had no problems with any leaf bacteria or fungus so if you have to mist I would say it’s not the worst thing in the world) I let the soil dry out more than my other plants since they hate sitting in wet soil! I like to do a very chunky mix for soil and I also suggest wiping the leaves more often than other plants since they loveeee the bright indirect light. Best of luck!!! Happy gardening!!

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#### Gianna replied on 2025-11-02

I did switch to a humidifier eventually but misting in the short term I think is fine!!

### Nate commented on 2025-11-02

I see one comment on here saying that this is one of the hardier alocasia types. I have to say I’ve had 100% the opposite experience with that, and I actually find this to be one of the most dramatic alocasias I have lol as long as you use a chunky, well draining soil, be very diligent about consistent watering, and make sure not to let it get water logged, it will be happy though

#### Snail Diva replied on 2025-11-02

I would agree with you as someone with over 30 alocasias. The roots are extremely sensitive compared to others based on my experience.

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