Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' - 1.3L / 14cm / Small
$20.00Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
Alocasia 'Dragon Scale' is one of the most striking jewel alocasias, prized for its thick, textured leaves that resemble the scales of a dragon. The foliage emerges a soft silvery green before deepening, with dark, raised veins creating a bold, sculptural contrast across each leaf. Its compact size and dramatic texture make it a standout feature in any indoor plant collection.
Slow-growing and refined, this plant is perfect for tabletops, shelves or curated plant displays where detail and form take centre stage. It thrives in stable, humid conditions and rewards careful placement with consistently impressive foliage.
Toxic if ingested. Irritating sap.
Comprehensive Care Instructions for Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
Lighting Requirements
Indoors: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the textured leaves.
Outdoors (mild climates): Best in bright shade or filtered light in a sheltered, frost-free position.
Watering Regimen
Keep soil lightly moist but not soggy. Water when the top 2–3cm of soil begins to dry.
Reduce watering in cooler months and avoid prolonged wet conditions.
Temperature & Humidity
Thrives between 18°C–28°C.
Prefers high humidity (60%+) and consistent warmth. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.
Fertilizing
Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted liquid fertiliser. Avoid overfeeding.
Growth Habit
Compact, clumping plant with thick, heavily textured leaves. Ideal for small spaces and decorative pots.
Repotting
Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound. Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix with bark and perlite.
Pests & Troubleshooting
Can be prone to spider mites and thrips in dry conditions. Maintain humidity and inspect regularly.
Yellowing leaves may indicate overwatering, cold stress or inconsistent care.
Important Note: Texture Over Size
Alocasia 'Dragon Scale' stays relatively compact but delivers maximum visual impact. Perfect for collectors wanting bold texture without needing large space.
Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants - 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
