Alocasia baginda 'Dragon's Scale' - Dragon's Scale Alocasia

Alocasia Baginda 'Dragon's Scale': A Mystical Addition to Your Plant Collection

Alocasia baginda 'Dragon's Scale' is a stunning variety of Alocasia fresh into our shop. Not to be confused with it's sister, Alocasia logiloba 'Dragon Scale', Alocasia bagina has beautiful rounded leaves with intense veining. Most of the surface area of the ebony leaf has an interesting metallic sheen, giving it a magical appearance. 

This dark beauty of a plant is an interesting addition to any houseplant collection! 

Dragon Scale Alocasia Profile

• Botanical Name: Alocasia baginda
• Common Name: Dragon Scale Alocasia
• Family: Araceae 
• Native Range: Borneo

Dragon Scale Alocasia Care Guide

• Care: Moderate 
• Light: Moderate to Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct light.
• Water: Keep soil moist, but not soggy
• Humidity: High
• Temperature: 60-80F. Avoid cold drafts.
• Pruning: Prune to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
• Feeding:  Fertilize every two to four weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced, diluted fertilizer.
• Propagation: Root division in spring or early summer
• Pests: Look out for mealybugs, spider mites, aphids
• Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets.

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Fun Alocasia baginda Fact:

The ‘Dragon's Scale’ gets its name from the stunning, metallic sheen of its leaves, which resembles the mythical scales of a dragon!

Interesting Alocasia bagina History:

Native to Borneo, the Alocasia baginda 'Dragon's Scale' showcases the exotic beauty of tropical rainforests. Its unique leaf texture and striking appearance make it a standout among its Alocasia relatives.