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Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
AlocasiaMood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
Also called: Alocasia Dragon Scale
Thick silver-green leaves with dark recessed veins and a heavily textured scale-like surface.
Growth habit: compact upright.
Plant Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
Compact jewel Alocasia need careful root aeration and stable moisture to keep their thick textured leaves healthy.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid intense direct sun.
Allow slight drying at the surface before watering; avoid saturated media around the corm.
Very airy, chunky aroid mix with excellent drainage.
Moderate to high humidity is helpful with airflow.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
