Alocasia 'Dragon Scale'

Common name/s: Alocasia Dragon Scale

Alocasia baginda

Alocasia 'Dragon Scale' is an exceptionally decorative plant. The leaves of the Dragon Scale truly resemble large scales with their ribbed texture and the contrast between the silvery green backing and the deep dark green markings at the front. It really is something else. Alocasia is a genus of perennials with prominent, large leaves. The are endemic to the rainforests of southern Asia where they enjoy warmth, high humidity, bright filtered light and moist, well-draining soil. The Dragon Scale owner will need to replicate this environment for it to truely flourish. They are susceptible to browning on the leaf edges, but this does not necessarily represent ill health, rather imperfect conditions outside their native environment.