{"product_id":"alocasia-silver-dragon-babyplant","title":"Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' baby plant - Alocasia with silver leaves and a scale-like texture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' Babyplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rare tropical collector's plant, valued for its thick, highly textured leaves and spectacular coloring in shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver, gray-green, and cool green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with darker, well-defined veins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven at a small size, the leaves have the characteristic “scaly” appearance, and as the plant matures, the texture becomes more pronounced and the contrast between the silver areas and the veins intensifies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabyplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e form is suitable for collectors who want to follow the plant's development from an early stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia baginda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Silver Dragon'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Araceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tropical perennial, grown for its foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial stage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Babyplant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compact, upright\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thick, cordate-sagittate, with a strongly raised surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e silver, gray-green, cool green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVeins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e darker, clearly defined\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pronounced, with a scaly appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slow to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e houseplant, Araceae collections, open terrariums, and bright spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers bright, indirect light; avoid strong direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e very airy and well-draining\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e growth may slow down, and watering should be reduced accordingly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e light, during the active growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e does not tolerate low temperatures or frost\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a young plant, the Babyplant is more sensitive to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoverwatering, cold, and sudden environmental changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 For optimal development, we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera \u0026amp; Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, specially formulated for plants in the Araceae family. Its structure provides excellent drainage, aeration, and an optimal level of moisture retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e➡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the product:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-monstera\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-monstera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003every decorative silver leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epronounced texture with a scaly appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark, contrasting veins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003espectacular appearance even at a small size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly prized cultivar in Alocasia collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompact growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaves become more raised as the plant matures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eideal for collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is sold in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabyplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stage, meaning that the plant is smaller and has a limited number of leaves compared with a mature specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shape, size, silver shade, and vein intensity may naturally vary from one leaf to another and from one specimen to another. Young leaves may have different coloring than mature leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia is sensitive to handling and transport, and the leaves may show \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall spots, bends, scratches, variations in texture, or dry edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, without these normally affecting the plant's viability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 10 cm - babyplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative pot not included in the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"5\/6 cm pot","offer_id":41091518136518,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/AlocasiaSilverDragon1_0f622cd0-dd80-4311-bdaf-f3559566771d.jpg?v=1792062272","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-at\/products\/alocasia-silver-dragon-babyplant","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}