Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' is a beautiful tropical plant with striking leaves native to Borneo, Indonesia. This perennial can be grown indoors and is perfect as a houseplant. It's typically brownish-green in color and grows tall. Many houseplant collectors look for this Alocasia as it is hard to find or expensive.
Common Name |
Dragon Scale Alocasia
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Corm
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
55°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Brown
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
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