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Alocasia Dragon Scale 12cm H25cm

Alocasia Dragon Scale 12cm H25cm
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Meet Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'—the collector Alocasia with thick, embossed, dragon-armour leaves. Small but dramatic, this plant makes deeply quilted silvery-green leaves with almost black sunken veins and a tough, leathery surface. Young leaves can emerge lighter before their characteristic scale pattern develops.

  • The Formal Name: Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
  • The Nickname: Dragon Scale Alocasia
  • Roots: A cultivated form of Alocasia baginda, an aroid originating from Borneo rather than a variegated form.
  • Natural Vibe: Warm limestone-forest understory where dappled light and a breathable, lightly moist root zone support compact growth.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, avoiding the strong midday rays that mark the textured leaves.
  • Best Room: A warm, bright plant shelf or sheltered terrarium-style display with adequate airflow.
  • Snacks: Quarter- to half-strength balanced feed every 4–6 weeks during active growth, not during winter pauses.
  • Tropical Feels: Prefers moderate to high humidity, often 60% or more, but stagnant wet foliage is unhelpful.
  • Cosy Factor: Aim for 19–27°C and protect from chills below roughly 16°C.
  • Thirst: Let the top 2–3cm of the mix start to dry, then water through and drain. Avoid complete drought and constant saturation, both of which can damage the fine roots.
  • Safety First: Alocasia contains irritating calcium oxalates and must not be eaten by pets or children.
  • The Bedding: Small-chunk aroid mix: peat-free compost with bark, perlite and a little moisture-retentive fibre.
  • Family Tree: Separate established corms or offsets when they have their own roots.
  • Space Needs: Compact, upright rosette; leave breathing room around individual leaves and avoid rubbing their embossed surface.
  • Speed: Moderate in summer; a winter slowdown or occasional loss of an older leaf is normal.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch closely for spider mites on undersides and mealybugs at the leaf bases; isolate early and remove manually.
  • Moving Day: Repot once the roots fill the nursery pot, choosing only one size larger.
  • Haircut: Remove a fully yellow leaf at its stalk base but leave healthy older leaves to support the plant.
  • Fresh Air: Gentle ventilation helps in humid setups; do not place in the path of cold airflow.
  • Plant Lore: 'Dragon Scale' is prized for deep relief on the leaf surface rather than for flowers, which are uncommon indoors.
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