The Houseplant derivative, Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Houseplant. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Araceae family.
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Repotting Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ – The ultimate guide
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Spring, summer (very occasional) |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Neutral, Alkaline |
2 – Turn your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’, the soil type you should use is Well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Alocasia Regal Shield so you don’t waste soil.
Looking after your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ thrives after the repotting process is over
Once the repotting process is done for your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’, what should you do?
In the aftercare of Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Partial), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (9-11 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ is from (Southeast Asia). If you do this correctly, your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ should grow to its mature size in its new pot of Up to 3 ft. tall.
Where should you keep Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’? Inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (9-11 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (Southeast Asia). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
If your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ is repotted, will it bloom?
Witnessing Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate White blooms in the Spring, summer (very occasional) time and relish the sight of your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around Up to 3 ft. tall. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Alocasia Tiny Dancer.
All about Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ and it’s family
First of all, once fully grown, Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ is not toxic. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Houseplant is in the Araceae family of plants.
Does Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ have any other names?
Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ or Alocasia baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ are all other names you may have heard your Alocasia Baginda ‘Silver Dragon’ be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Alocasia |
|---|---|
| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Banana Yucca |