How to prune alocasia silver dragon

Year-round as needed. Use a sterilised sharp blade to cut the petiole at the stem base, leaving no stub. Avoid cutting healthy leaves — each leaf takes weeks to replace. Wear gloves; alocasia sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause skin and oral irritation.

As needed; typically a few leaves per season. Alocasia Silver Dragon needs minimal pruning. Remove individual leaves that yellow, brown, or become damaged by cutting the petiole cleanly at the base of the stem. No shaping is needed — this compact alocasia has a naturally tidy, upright habit. During dormancy, dead leaves may drop naturally; simply remove them as they decline.

Use a sterilised sharp blade to cut the petiole at the stem base, leaving no stub. Avoid cutting healthy leaves — each leaf takes weeks to replace. Wear gloves; alocasia sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause skin and oral irritation.