The Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale Mint' is a rare and highly sought-after variety for its spectacular, textured foliage. Its thick, embossed, scale-like leaves feature a beautiful silvery mint green hue with darker, well-defined veins. Compact and elegant, this plant adds a precious and exotic touch to any bright space. Alocasia prefers bright light and being pot-bound. To promote its growth, it is recommended to keep its soil slightly moist and to fertilize regularly.
Warning! Risk of toxicity if ingested. The sap of Alocasias contains oxalic acid - risk of irritation upon contact with skin or eyes.
- Family: Araceae.
- Origin: Tropical forests of Borneo
- Watering:
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- Summer: Keep the soil slightly moist
- Autumn - Winter - Spring: Allow the soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Soil type: Rich and very well-draining.
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Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east or 1 m from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Medium.
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Temperature:
- Never below 16ᵒC.
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May go dormant if conditions are cool or have low light.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
