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The Alocasia 'Dragon Scale,' formally known as Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale,' is a captivating houseplant native to the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
The Alocasia 'Dragon Scale,' formally known as Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale,' is
a captivating houseplant native to the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
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Known for its distinctive foliage that resembles dragon scales, this plant features silvery-green leaves with prominent dark green veins that create a stunning metallic sheen.
Key Characteristics:
- Leaf Texture: Raised surfaces resembling dragon scales, with a metallic sheen in natural light.
- Coloration: Silvery-green top surfaces with deep green veins; darker green undersides.
- Size: Indoors, it can reach 50-90 cm in height, with leaves up to 40 cm long.
- Growth Habit: Upright, emerging from a condensed rhizome; slow to moderate growth indoors.
- Care: Needs bright, indirect light and moderate to high humidity, along with well-draining soil and consistent watering.
Other Notable Features:
- Toxicity: Contains compounds that can cause digestive upset or skin irritation if ingested or touched. Keep away from pets and children.
- Flowers: Can produce flowers, though rarely when grown indoors.
- Origin: Native to the tropical forests of Borneo, thriving in humid, shaded environments.
- Cultivation: A relatively low-maintenance plant that grows well in bright, indirect light areas in your home.