Alocasia baginda aka Alocasia Dragon Scale

Q: What are the water needs for Alocasia Dragon Scale

Alocasia Dragon Scale should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Q: What is the right soil for Alocasia Dragon Scale

Alocasia Dragon Scale loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Taxonomy ID: 241

Genus Alocasia Family Araceae Order Alismatales Class Liliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

Alocasia Dragon Scale, Alocasia Silver Dragon, Alocasia Pink Dragon, Alocasia Dragon Scale Cv, Dragon Scale Plant

More information about Alocasia Dragon Scale

What is the region of origin of Alocasia Dragon Scale

Alocasia Dragon Scale’s native range is tropical and subtropical Asia and Eastern Australia.

What are the water needs for Alocasia Dragon Scale

Alocasia Dragon Scale should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the right soil for Alocasia Dragon Scale

Alocasia Dragon Scale loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

What is the sunlight requirement for Alocasia Dragon Scale

To ensure optimal growth, the Alocasia Dragon Scale prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

What's the right humidity for Alocasia Dragon Scale

The Alocasia Dragon Scale is not in need of supplementary humidity. Most water is taken in by plants through their roots, thus soil watering is the most efficient way to provide humidity to your plants.

How to fertilize Alocasia Dragon Scale

The Alocasia Dragon Scale should be repotted either when it doubles in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing new potting soil with all the vital nutrients annually is enough to support the growth of the plant, and thus, there is no need for fertilizer. Remember that plants derive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Is Alocasia Dragon Scale toxic to humans/pets?

Ploi's records do not contain confirmed information on the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event of accidental ingestion of plant material with questionable toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional.

What seasonal care does Alocasia Dragon Scale need?

During the cold period, it is common for Alocasia Dragon Scale to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more during this period.

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