Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale Variegata'
Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale Variegata' is a rare and highly coveted collector’s Alocasia, prized for its thick, heavily textured leaves that resemble sculpted dragon scales. The silvery-green foliage is etched with deep green veining and irregular patches of creamy white variegation, giving each leaf a dramatic, armour-like appearance.
Compact yet striking, this exceptional plant is best suited to bright indoor spaces where humidity can be kept consistently high. Ideal for plant cabinets or carefully positioned shelves, it rewards attentive care with slow, steady growth and outstanding foliage quality.
- Other names: Elephant Ear, Alocasia baginda, Jewel Alocasia
- Useful to know: Toxic if ingested - keep away from pets and children
- Care: Alocasia can go dormant over winter and lose leaves
- Eventual height: Can grow up to 60cm
- Origins: Cultivar of Alocasia baginda, native to Borneo
Alocasia Care Sheet
Light: Needs bright but indirect light, as strong full sun will scorch the foliage. The leaves turn toward the light so rotate the plant to prevent it leaning
Water: Requires regular watering to keep the soil moist, but not saturated. As a rainforest plant it is used to growing in damp conditions. Browning leaf edges are a sign of underwatering, and water droplets on the leaf tips indicate the plant sweating out excess moisture, called guttation. Reduce watering if this occurs
Soil/Nutrition: Well-draining houseplant compost mix, feed monthly in spring and summer
Humidity: Enjoys regular misting, or a pebble tray to replicate the humid rainforest environment
Pruning and propagation: Dust the leaves to help keep the plant in top condition. Trim off faded leaves to keep neat. Can be propagated by rhizome division of the corms in spring and summer
Experience Level: Moderate
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EAN code8720858407616
- Brand
- Pot Size7cm
- Care LevelModerate
- Light LevelsBright but Indirect
- Height10cm
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