Alocasia acuminata 'Silver Dragon'
Owned by Simone Donaldson (@mrsdcreations).
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Notes
Family: Araceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals which cause irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Alocasia acuminata
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Tropical Plant
- Growing Medium
- Aroid mix (chunky soil with perlite and bark)
- Growth Habit
- Upright / Erect
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Medium Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- High Humidity (60–80%)
- Light Needs
- Partial Sun
Origin & Source
- Date Acquired
- Jun 22, 2026
- Natural Habitat Location
- Southeast Asian rainforests
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- Family: Araceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals which cause irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat.
Alocasia acuminata
Alocasia
acuminata 'Silver Dragon'
Common NameAlocasia acuminata
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect
Growing MediumAroid mix (chunky soil with perlite and bark)
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Partial Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Jun 22, 2026
Natural Habitat LocationSoutheast Asian rainforests
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Araceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals which cause irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat.
Alocasia
acuminata 'Silver Dragon'
Common NameAlocasia acuminata
Added Details
Family: Araceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals which cause irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect
Growing MediumAroid mix (chunky soil with perlite and bark)
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Partial Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Jun 22, 2026
Natural Habitat LocationSoutheast Asian rainforests
Collection Context
Quantity
1