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Alocasia Maharani
Alocasia 'Maharani'
AlocasiaMood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
Also called: Grey Dragon Alocasia, Gray Dragon Alocasia
How to identify it
thick gray-green heavily bullate quilted leaves
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: compact upright.
Plant Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
Alocasia reward stable warmth, bright filtered light, and a highly aerated root zone but react quickly to moisture extremes or cold.
Care guide
Light
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh midday sun; gentle direct light may be tolerated after acclimation where appropriate.
Water
Water after slight surface drying; avoid saturation and severe repeated drought.
Soil / substrate
Chunky, moisture-balanced aroid mix with excellent aeration.
Humidity
Moderate to high humidity is helpful with airflow.
Support / growth
No climbing support needed.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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