Alocasia baginda 'Pink Dragon'

Temperature
Best 18 –- 30°C. Not under 15 °C

Containers
Excellent drainage in pots

Light
Bright, indirect light

Watering Preference
Weekly basis, ensure soil is a well-draining mix to prevent waterlogging to the roots. Allow it to dry before re-watering. Water less in winter. Mist frequently, year-round.

Humidity
Best 60 – 75%. Not under 40%

Soil pH
6.1 – 7.3

Fertilise
Fertilise lightly every 4 weeks during the growing season and only repot infrequently. Do not fertilise if the Alocasia is dormant.

The native range of Alocasia reginula is likely to be Borneo. It is a perennial or subshrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Plant development
It goes dormant in cool weather but can stay active year-round with adequate light and warmth

Max. plant size
Under good conditions, Alocasia Pink Dragon can grow up to 1.2 meters in height and can spread up to 80 cm in width. Leaves can grow as large as 50 cm.

The leaves are slightly curved, glossy, and dark. They are green with light-colored venation everywhere on their smooth surface. The leaves have beautiful undersides of burgundy shades and they grow on pink petioles.