{"product_id":"alocasia-maharani-rugosa","title":"Alocasia Maharani (Grey Dragon) – tropical jewel with velvety leaves","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlocasia Maharani\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known as \u003ci\u003eGrey Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, is a rare and spectacular variety, prized for its thick, velvety leaves with a dragon-skin appearance. Its unique metallic gray-green hues and sculpted texture transform this plant into a true collector’s piece for tropical plant enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFamily: Araceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrigin: Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFoliage: thick, velvety, gray-green, with prominent veins and a texture resembling dragon skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrowth habit: compact, ornamental, ideal for modern or jungle-style décor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e bright, diffused natural light; avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e moderate; water only when the top layer of the substrate is dry. Avoid excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ideally above 60%; it thrives near a humidifier or grouped with other plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 18–28°C; avoid cold drafts and significant temperature fluctuations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e light, airy, and well-draining, with peat, perlite, and pine bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecret Garden recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e👉 For healthy roots and lush foliage, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-monstera\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Tropical Plants (Araceae Mix)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a balanced blend of peat, pine bark, perlite, and coco fiber, specially designed for Alocasia, Philodendron, Monstera, and other tropical plants sensitive to excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e💚 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRare and easily recognizable tropical collector’s plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThick, decorative foliage that remains attractive throughout the year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for bright, modern interiors or exotic plant collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlocasia is a sensitive plant.\u003c\/i\u003e The leaves may develop cosmetic imperfections as a result of transportation or environmental changes – these do not affect the plant’s viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe container is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"14 cm pot","offer_id":48645322768710,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 cm pot","offer_id":57069937492294,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-8721.png?v=1785963387","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-ie\/products\/alocasia-maharani-rugosa","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}