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Pros and cons
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+Pro: Scale-like leaves with mint-green spots, each leaf has a different pattern.
+Pro: Small size, suitable for a desk or grow cabinet.
+Pro: Lovely to raise yourself.
−Con: Toxic to cats and dogs.
−Con: Sensitive to cold, draughts and dry air.
Plant height may vary by up to 10 cm. Height includes the nursery pot. The nursery pot may differ from the one in the photo.
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Elephant ear (Alocasia 'Dragon Scale Mint Variegata') 12 cm tall, pot ø6 cm
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All about
The Alocasia dossier
Alocasia
The Alocasia grows in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, where its enormous arrow-shaped leaves catch sunlight under the canopy. It is not without reason that it is also called elephant ear.
Each variety has its own character: from the graphic zebra pattern of the Zebrina to the dark velvet of the Polly.
Light
Water
Growth rate
CareExtra care
Pet-friendlyNo
Height70 - 130 cm
The care year
little to plenty
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Placement and light
Give the Alocasia a light spot without direct afternoon sun; it burns the thin leaf. Heat and high humidity make it happy: the bathroom or a place among other plants works great.
Keep the temperature above 15 degrees and avoid drafts. Turn the plant regularly; the leaves grow strongly towards the light.
Water and feeding
Keep the potting soil constantly slightly moist; The root ball should never dry out completely, but neither should it be soaking wet. In the summer this often means a little water twice a week, in the winter less.
Spray the leaves regularly or place the plant on a saucer with pebbles and water. Feed in half doses every two weeks from April to September.
Is something wrong with your Alocasia?
Yellow leaves indicate too much water, brown edges indicate dry air. An Alocasia sometimes drops an older leaf when a new leaf appears; that's normal. Drops on the leaf tips are harmless: the plant sweats out excess moisture. Spider mites lurk in dry air.
Repot the Alocasia every one to two years in the spring; it grows quickly and its tubers fill the pot. Choose a pot that is one size larger and use airy, humus-rich potting soil. You can find the matching decorative pots directly on this page.
Toxic to pets?
The Alocasia contains calcium oxalate and is poisonous to cats and dogs. Chewing causes immediate irritation to the mouth and throat. Place the plant out of reach of pets or choose an animal-friendly alternative.
In warmth and light, an Alocasia grows surprisingly quickly: during the season, a new leaf can appear every few weeks, always larger than the previous one. In winter he takes rest; that's part of it.
How large is this Alocasia Dragon Scale Mint Variegata?
This is a young plant, 12 cm tall measured including the nursery pot, in a pot of ø6 cm. It grows slowly and produces one new leaf at a time.
How do you care for an Alocasia Dragon Scale?
Place it in bright, indirect light and keep the soil lightly moist. It likes warmth and high humidity; a grow cabinet or a spot next to a humidifier works well.
Why does the Mint Variegata have light spots?
The mint-green spots are caused by less chlorophyll in parts of the leaf. This means a variegated plant grows more slowly than the green form and needs more light.
Is an Alocasia Dragon Scale toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes, all Alocasia species are toxic to cats and dogs. The leaves contain calcium oxalate, which irritates the mouth and throat.
Why is my Alocasia Dragon Scale dropping a leaf?
An Alocasia only keeps a few leaves at a time, so dropping an old leaf when a new one appears is normal. If several leaves go at once, it is often too cold, too dry or too wet.
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Elephant ear (Alocasia 'Dragon Scale Mint Variegata') 12 cm tall, pot ø6 cm
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