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Dragon's Breath Alocasia | Alocasia heterophylla ‘Dragon's Breath’ | Dragon's Breath Elephant Ear | Jewel Alocasia Dragon's Breath Alocasia is a mesmerizing, shade-loving tropical aroid (widely grown as a spectacular indoor house plant) prized for its striking, aggressively elongated, dramatically pointed metallic silvery-green leaves that feature prominent, sweeping dark green veins and a captivating, almost luminous sheen. This exceptionally tough, unique selection is known for its remarkable, deeply textured foliage and graceful, arching habit that creates a dramatic, architectural statement piece for any collection. It thrives in high ambient household humidity and bright, indirect light, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller for indoor tabletops, brightly lit bathrooms, and shaded summer patio containers. With its bold, exotic shape and uniquely icy, metallic foliage, Dragon's Breath offers an extraordinary display of vibrant, tropical beauty with exceptionally straightforward care. Growing Dragon's Breath Alocasia Light: Bright, indirect light; thrives in dappled shade or near a bright window when grown indoors. It requires strict protection from harsh, direct sunlight, which will easily scorch its delicate, highly textured leaves, though too much shade will cause it to lose its striking metallic vibrancy and stunt its growth. Soil: Rich, airy, well-drained soil; prefers a highly organic, chunky aroid potting mix amended with perlite and fine orchid bark to retain adequate moisture while ensuring excellent aeration and drainage. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged soils. Water: Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch or two of soil to dry out completely between waterings. It strongly dislikes being completely dried out, but absolutely will not tolerate sitting in standing water. Provide high ambient humidity to prevent crispy, brown leaf edges. Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Wipe the long, sweeping leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to remove dust and maintain their brilliant, shimmering appearance. Keep the plant away from cold drafts, air conditioners, and heating vents to prevent environmental stress and premature leaf drop. Wildlife: Generally grown indoors; its sap contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to pets if ingested. Outdoors, its thick foliage is naturally deer-resistant. Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10–11; widely grown as a spectacular, fast-growing shade annual in cooler regions or overwintered indoors as a vibrant, year-round house plant. Shipping Info Dragon's Breath Alocasia plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.