Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alocasia baginda Dragon Scale Dragon Scale,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants Upright
Description:
Tropical clumping perennial with upright broad, unique textured, silvery bluish-green veined leaves with attractive dark green margins. All parts of this plant are poisonous. Great foliage feature in a tropical garden. Grows approx. 60-90cm H x 30-60cm W. CAUTION Harmful if eaten/skin & eye irritant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Mealy Bugs, Mites
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Araceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green, Silver
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low