Which Alocasia variety to choose?

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

• Alocasia Silver Dragon (this plant): spectacular metallic silver foliage with very pronounced veins, embossed effect, compact habit (25 cm). Premium silver version.
• Alocasia Dragon Scale: thick foliage with silver veins resembling dragon scales, larger size (45 cm). XXL textured 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 underside (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
• Alocasia Lauterbachiana: elegant elongated wavy leaves (65 cm). Elongated graphic version.

Why choose the Alocasia Silver Dragon? If you are looking for an Alocasia with spectacular metallic silver foliage featuring very pronounced veins creating a unique embossed effect in a compact size, the Silver Dragon is the perfect choice. It is a highly sought-after collector's plant for its fascinating metallic appearance.

Exposure & location

Alocasia Silver Dragon enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its striking metallic silver foliage. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location to preserve its spectacular silver highlights.

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

Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more brilliant the metallic silver reflections will be. In shade, the leaves become greener.

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 occasionally 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 metallic silver shine.

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

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its spectacular metallic silver foliage and very pronounced dark green veins, the Alocasia Silver Dragon brings a touch of contemporary sophistication and elegance to your urban jungle. It creates a bright 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: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black) or woven basket to highlight the metallic silver foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as a collector's plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, or living room to add a touch of sophistication.

The metallic silver foliage creates a spectacular luminous effect that brightens spaces and brings a unique touch of contemporary sophistication.

Verdeia Tips

• Provide bright indirect light: to maintain its bright metallic silver foliage.
• Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their spectacular metallic silver shine.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
• Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
• Enjoy its rarity: the Alocasia Silver Dragon is a highly sought-after and sophisticated collectible plant.

A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Silver Dragon captivates with its spectacular metallic silver foliage and very pronounced veins creating a fascinating embossed effect. A rare collectible plant ideal for bringing sophistication and elegance to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'
• Common name: Alocasia Silver Dragon, Silver Elephant Ear
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H25 cm
• Adult size: up to 30–40 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Rare / Metallic silver / Sophisticated
• Particularity: spectacular metallic silver foliage, very pronounced dark green veins, three-dimensional embossed effect, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, highly sought-after collectible plant, compact habit, slow growth

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