Alocasia 'Dragon Scale' is a stunning cultivar of Alocasia baginda, renowned for its large, deeply veined leaves that resemble dragon scales. Native to Borneo, this plant is a true statement piece, with its striking foliage and majestic appearance. The name 'baginda' means princely or kingly, reflecting the regal nature of this plant. The leaf undersides are a pale, almost white green with distinctive red veining, adding to its extraordinary visual appeal.
Native to: Alocasia 'Dragon Scale' originates from the tropical forests of Borneo, where it thrives in humid, shaded environments.
Water: Water Alocasia 'Dragon Scale' little and often, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. Consistent moisture is crucial, but avoid letting the plant sit in standing water to prevent root rot. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Light: This plant thrives in medium to bright, indirect or filtered light. It can tolerate lower light levels but grows best when provided with ample indirect light. A position near a south, east, or north-facing window with filtered sunlight is ideal.
Humidity: Alocasia 'Dragon Scale' will grow well outside of a terrarium or cabinet, but like all tropical plants, it thrives in higher humidity levels. Aim for humidity levels around 60% or higher. To achieve this, consider grouping it with other plants, misting it regularly, or placing it in a bathroom or kitchen where humidity levels are naturally higher.
Temperature: Maintain a warm environment for your Alocasia 'Dragon Scale', ideally between 18°C to 26°C. Protect it from cold drafts and avoid temperatures below 15°C to ensure healthy growth. Stable, warm conditions will help this tropical plant flourish indoors.
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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.
Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.
We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.
We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for. Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
