Which Alocasia variety to choose?

The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Dragon Scale stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Alocasia Dragon Scale (this plant): thick foliage with silver veins creating a dragon scale effect, spectacular textured surface (25 cm). Premium textured version.
• Alocasia Silver Dragon: metallic silver foliage with very pronounced veins, compact habit (25 cm). Metallic silver version.
• Alocasia Jacklyn: deeply lobed foliage with textured surface, prehistoric look (30 cm). Rare lobed version.
• Alocasia Lukiwan: silver foliage with dark green veins, compact habit (20 cm). Rare silver version.
• Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with white-silver veins, compact habit (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
• Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
• Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage turning green (35 cm). Spectacular colorful version.
• Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage (40 cm). Elegant compact version.
• Alocasia Cucullata: shiny green heart-shaped foliage, robust (50 cm). Easy green version.
• Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple undersides (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.

Why choose the Alocasia Dragon Scale? If you are looking for an Alocasia with thick foliage and spectacular silver veins creating a unique dragon scale effect, the Dragon Scale is the perfect choice. It is a highly sought-after collector's plant for its fascinating prehistoric appearance.

Exposure & location

Alocasia Dragon Scale enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and pronounced silver veins. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location to reveal the full beauty of its textured surface.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, living room, or room with a window without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the Alocasia Dragon Scale is a collector's plant that appreciates high humidity to reveal the full beauty of its textured foliage.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist regularly or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their embossed texture and silver veins.

The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its thick dragon scale-effect foliage and very pronounced silver veins, the Alocasia Dragon Scale brings a touch of sophistication and a prehistoric look to your urban jungle. It creates a spectacular and refined focal point.

• To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Peperomia, or other plants with textured foliage to create a sophisticated and contrasting urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black) or woven basket to highlight the textured foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as a collector's plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, or living room to add a touch of sophistication.

The thick foliage with silver veins creates a spectacular effect reminiscent of dragon scales, bringing sophistication and a unique character to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Provide bright indirect light: to keep its dark green foliage vibrant and its silver veins shining.
• Maintain high humidity: mist regularly to reveal the full beauty of its textured foliage.
• Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their spectacular embossed texture and silver veins.
• Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
• Enjoy its rarity: the Alocasia Dragon Scale is a highly sought-after and sophisticated collector's plant.

A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Dragon Scale captivates with its thick foliage featuring spectacular silver veins creating a fascinating dragon scale effect. A prized collector's plant ideal for bringing sophistication and a prehistoric look to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
• Common name: Alocasia Dragon Scale, Elephant Ear
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø14 × H25 cm
• Adult size: up to 40–60 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: moderate (for plant enthusiasts)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Rare / Textured / Sophisticated
• Particularity: thick foliage with dragon scale effect, very pronounced silver veins, embossed and leathery texture, air-purifying plant, highly sought-after collector's plant, compact habit, slow growth

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver veins and the density of the foliage naturally vary.