The Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’, commonly sold as Alocasia 'Dragon Scale', is an indoor plant valued for thick, shield-shaped green leaves with a quilted, scale-like texture. It brings a distinctive botanical texture to shelves, tabletops, hanging displays, or floor-level collections while remaining manageable in its nursery-pot size.
Individual plants naturally vary in fullness, leaf pattern, color, and growth direction. Strong indirect light and a steady care routine help the new growth show the characteristics associated with this plant.
Care: Light: Bright, indirect light with protection from harsh afternoon sun Water: Water when the upper inch of soil begins to dry; avoid both prolonged dryness and saturated soil
Pet safety: Toxic if chewed or ingested; contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals
You will receive the exact plant pictured. The decorative pot shown in the photos is not included. Your exact plant will arrive in its nursery pot. Natural color and appearance may vary slightly with lighting, screen settings, and growth after photography.
Sellers note: This plant is both gorgeous and moderately difficult to care for in dry environments. I would not recommend these as a beginner plant but if you have the right climate or set up they are a gift that keeps on giving as it matures. I've had this one in a grow room with 60-75% humidity and under grow lights. It lost 2 baby leaves while acclimating (pobrecito) over the last 2 weeks but is growing a new emergent and the mature leaves continue to grow. As of 9.24.26 it is 9" from base to tip of the tallest leaf and the longest leaf it over 5"
