Indoor, bright, indirect light; no direct midday sun
Alocasia Pink Dragon
An Alocasia, 40 to 60 cm, with silvery-green leaves, dark veins, purple undersides and pink stems. Keep it in bright, indirect light, out of direct midday sun.
AED 160each, 40-60 cm
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Quantity
- Alocasia Pink Dragon, 40-60 cm × 1
- AED 160
- Total
- AED 160
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- Light
- Bright, indirect light; no direct midday sun
- Water
- Every 5–7 days in summer indoors, when the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry; every 10–14 days in winter
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Size
- 40–60 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Silvery leaves with purple undersides look different from every angle.
- Pink stems add a warm touch below.
- A manageable size for a table.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it away from pets.
- Pink stems pale in low light.
- It is sensitive to cold AC drafts.
About this plant
Alocasia Pink Dragon (Alocasia 'Pink Dragon') is a hybrid elephant ear with glossy, arrow-shaped leaves in silvery green, marked with dark veins. The leaf undersides are purple, and the stems are pink, which shows nicely when light comes from behind. Its parent species come from the forests of Southeast Asia.
In Dubai, Alocasias enjoy the warmth but find air-conditioned rooms dry, which shows as crispy leaf edges. Bright, indirect light, a humid spot (a pebble tray or grouping plants helps) and careful watering keep them healthy. They are sensitive to wet roots, and many drop an older leaf whenever they push a new one, or rest in the cooler months. Direct sun through glass and cold AC drafts damage the leaves, and they are not plants for outdoor balconies in summer.
Pink Dragon suits bright living rooms, bedrooms and office corners. We offer it at around 40–60 cm.
- Sizes
- 40 cm
- Light
- Bright, indirect light; no direct midday sun
- Water
- Every 5–7 days in summer indoors, when the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry; every 10–14 days in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Alocasia Pink Dragon? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Alocasia Pink Dragon healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light; no direct midday sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 5–7 days in summer indoors, when the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry; every 10–14 days in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: chunky, airy aroid mix (bark, perlite and potting soil) that drains fast. Feeding: a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 3–4 weeks from March to October. Common mistake: letting it dry out completely in summer, which crisps the leaves. Where it works: bright living rooms, bedrooms and office corners.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing).
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Alocasia Pink Dragon FAQs
Will it cope with AC in Dubai?
It copes, but dry AC air can crisp the leaf edges. Place it away from vents and group it with other plants or use a pebble tray for extra humidity.
How big does it get?
Indoors it usually reaches around 60–90 cm tall.
Why is my Alocasia losing leaves?
Alocasias often drop an older leaf when they push a new one, or after a move. Steady loss usually means wet roots or very dry AC air.
Is it toxic to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists Alocasia as toxic to cats and dogs because of insoluble calcium oxalates, so keep it away from pets.
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