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Alocasia Pink Dragon
Scientific Name: Alocasia 'Aurora'
Also Known As
- Alocasia 'Pink Dragon'
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 10b-12
Alocasia Pink Dragon plant details
Alocasia Pink Dragon is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with burgundy, green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia Pink Dragon
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia Pink Dragon
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Alocasia Pink Dragon
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
- burgundy
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
7b-12
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 5'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Aroid
Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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