How to Care for Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' (Silver Dragon Alocasia)

Korean name: 알로카시아 실버드래곤

Alocasia Silver Dragon is a foliage plant notable for its unique silvery veins contrasting against dark green leaves. The leaves have a scale-like texture resembling dragon scales and grow relatively large, creating an elegant shape. It thrives in bright indirect light, requiring proper humidity and temperature.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Araceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Indonesia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: foliage plant, shade tolerant, high humidity, indoor plant, intermediate care
• Also known as: Alocasia baginda, Silver Dragon Alocasia, Alocasia Silver Dragon

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light to partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels slightly dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is recommended.
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity levels.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels slightly dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light to partial shade.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining soil is recommended..

Is Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain high humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season..