Alocasia Baginda

Alocasia Baginda Care

Alocasia Baginda 'Dragon Scales'

What is the plant

The Alocasia Baginda is a rhizomatous plant from the Alocasia genus and the Araceae family. It is well-known for its large, beautiful leaves that are metallic silver-green with even darker veins on their surface, which give the plant a resemblance to a dragon’s scales, hence giving it its popular name “Alocasia Baginda Dragon Scale” or “Alocasia Dragon scale”. Not only is this plant pretty, but it is also very easy to take care of, making it a popular hit among houseplant lovers.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The Alocasia dragon scale plant and its other family members are native to rain forests. Thus they need frequent watering. However, over and under watering both are unsuitable for the plant. In summer, a water frequency of two to three times is suitable. However, in winter reduce the frequency to once a week.
Fertilizer
The Alocasia dragon scale dwells great by adding a ‘slow release fertilizer’. Water based fertilizers are also good options. In growing season, you can even use a mild organic fertilizer twice a month. Experts recommend avoiding low grade fertilizers as the cheap salts of low grade fertilizers accumulate in the soil. Higher quantity and frequency of fertilizer many burn your plant. The plant does not need fertilizer in winters when it is in dormant stage.
Sunlight
The Alocasia baginda dragon scale needs bright filtered sun exposure. However, they are resistant to partial shade.

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Soil
The Alocasia dragon scale, just like its other family members prefer moist and well drained soil. A chunky ‘standard Jungle mix’ or ‘Aroid mix’ is suitable. Sandy and rocky soil is not suitable for this plant.
Temperature
The baginda dwells great between 55 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the thick leaved jewel alocasias are not frost hardy. It is always better to transfer the outdoor plant to a warm area before the arrival of fierce frosty winters.
Container
The potting mix needs to be high drainage. So, make sure that there is a drainage hole at the bottom of your plant.

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Additional
The Alocasia plants are on no.4 in toxicity. The Ingestion may result in ulceration and swelling in throat and esophagus. Thus, always keep babies and pets away from the highly toxic plant
Popularity
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