Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale’
£19.99
In stock
| Size | 6cm Pot |
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What we ❤️ about this plant:
🐉 Spectacular textured leaves resemble shimmering dragon scales
🌿 Deep green veining contrasts beautifully against silvery green foliage
☀️ Thrives in bright, indirect light away from harsh direct sunshine
💧 Enjoys lightly moist, well-drained compost and higher humidity
✨ A compact statement plant perfect for tropical and collector displays
Description
Bring extraordinary texture to your houseplant collection with Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale’, a striking tropical plant prized for its highly distinctive, almost prehistoric-looking foliage. Its thick, textured leaves feature deep green veins set against silvery green surfaces, creating the scale-like appearance that gives this beautiful Alocasia its name.
Part of the jewel Alocasia group, ‘Dragon Scale’ remains relatively compact compared with many larger Alocasia varieties, making it an excellent statement plant for shelves, plant stands and smaller indoor spaces. Each new leaf unfurls with intricate veining and gradually develops the characteristic textured appearance as it matures.
Native to the tropical forests of Borneo, this Alocasia appreciates warmth, humidity and bright, filtered light. Although it enjoys consistent moisture, its roots should never be left sitting in wet compost, so a light and free-draining growing medium is particularly important.
With the right conditions, Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale’ is a rewarding plant that becomes increasingly impressive as it matures. Its unusual colouring and heavily textured foliage make it an especially attractive choice for collectors and anyone looking for something a little different from the typical houseplant.
How to Care for Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale’
• Position in bright, indirect light and protect from strong direct sunlight.
• Water when the top few centimetres of compost begin to dry, keeping the soil lightly moist without becoming waterlogged.
• Use a loose, free-draining aroid mix that provides plenty of aeration around the roots.
• Appreciates moderate to high humidity and warm, stable indoor temperatures.
• Feed approximately once a month during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser.
• Growth may slow considerably during the cooler, darker months, so reduce watering accordingly.
Plant Information
Botanical Name: Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’
Common Name: Dragon Scale Alocasia
Pot Size: 12cm
Position: Bright indirect light
Watering: Allow the upper layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings
Growth Habit: Compact, upright tropical perennial
Mature Size: Approximately 40–60cm tall indoors
Pet Friendly: No
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Description
Bring extraordinary texture to your houseplant collection with Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale’, a striking tropical plant prized for its highly distinctive, almost prehistoric-looking foliage. Its thick, textured leaves feature deep green veins set against silvery green surfaces, creating the scale-like appearance that gives this beautiful Alocasia its name.
Part of the jewel Alocasia group, ‘Dragon Scale’ remains relatively compact compared with many larger Alocasia varieties, making it an excellent statement plant for shelves, plant stands and smaller indoor spaces. Each new leaf unfurls with intricate veining and gradually develops the characteristic textured appearance as it matures.
Native to the tropical forests of Borneo, this Alocasia appreciates warmth, humidity and bright, filtered light. Although it enjoys consistent moisture, its roots should never be left sitting in wet compost, so a light and free-draining growing medium is particularly important.
With the right conditions, Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale’ is a rewarding plant that becomes increasingly impressive as it matures. Its unusual colouring and heavily textured foliage make it an especially attractive choice for collectors and anyone looking for something a little different from the typical houseplant.
How to Care for Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale’
• Position in bright, indirect light and protect from strong direct sunlight.
• Water when the top few centimetres of compost begin to dry, keeping the soil lightly moist without becoming waterlogged.
• Use a loose, free-draining aroid mix that provides plenty of aeration around the roots.
• Appreciates moderate to high humidity and warm, stable indoor temperatures.
• Feed approximately once a month during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertiliser.
• Growth may slow considerably during the cooler, darker months, so reduce watering accordingly.
Plant Information
Botanical Name: Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’
Common Name: Dragon Scale Alocasia
Pot Size: 12cm
Position: Bright indirect light
Watering: Allow the upper layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings
Growth Habit: Compact, upright tropical perennial
Mature Size: Approximately 40–60cm tall indoors
Pet Friendly: No
