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Alocasia 'Silver Dragon'

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Plant Shape
Maximum Height 0.9 m

Biogeography

Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only)
CITES Protection False

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Container Planting, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Terrarium
Thematic Landscaping Silver Garden
Usage Hazard - Cons Toxic Upon Ingestion, Irritant - Sap

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Silver / Grey, Black
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Raised / Sunken Veins, Thick

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Master ID 34469
Species ID 8882
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 30 September 2024.
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