Alocasia maharani Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia Maharani, also known as the Gray Dragon Alocasia, is native to Southeast Asia. Its leaves are gray-green, with green abaxial on young leaves. As they mature, they become rich dark green, which makes them even more attractive. However, Alocasia Maharani can be a bit picky to care for.
Common Name |
Alocasia Grey Dragon , African mask maharani
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Corm
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia maharani
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia maharani Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia maharani.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia maharani needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia maharani needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia maharani Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia maharani to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Alocasia maharani prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia maharani Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia maharani. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia maharani plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Alocasia maharani Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia maharani plant. |
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Maximum Height |
14 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
14 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Grey
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia maharani toxic to pets? |
Yes
Alocasia Maharani are poisonous to animals if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia maharani Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia maharani, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
medium
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia maharani Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia maharani plant originated. |
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Country |
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Papua New Guinea
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