{"product_id":"alocasia-dragon-scale-mint","title":"Alocasia 'Dragon Scale Mint' - Strong Variegation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia 'Dragon Scale Mint'\u003c\/strong\u003e features thick, heavily textured leaves with a \"dragon scale\" appearance, highlighted by marbling, speckling, and broad areas in shades of \u003cstrong\u003emint green, lime green, and light green\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a superb contrast with the dark green background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Alocasia has an exotic, elegant appearance and is highly sought after by collectors, making it perfect for those looking for an impactful plant with a rare and distinctive look. Each leaf has its own personality, and every specimen is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dragon Scale Mint'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorticultural group:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia baginda\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dragon Scale'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant Ear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial tropical plant, grown for its foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact, rhizomatous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick, sagittate, heavily textured and raised\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green, lime green, mint green, and lighter areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation:\u003c\/strong\u003e strong, irregular, and different from one leaf to another\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e houseplant, for collections of Alocasia and rare Araceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers bright, indirect light; good light helps maintain beautiful coloration, but intense direct sun may cause burns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist during the active growing period, without allowing it to remain waterlogged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very airy, well-draining, and rich in organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18-28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e good air circulation is important, especially in high-humidity conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active growing period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce watering if the plant slows its growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e does not tolerate frost and must be protected from low temperatures and cold drafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For optimal development, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera \u0026amp; Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, specially formulated for plants in the Araceae family. Its structure provides excellent drainage, aeration, and an optimal level of moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView the product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-monstera\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-monstera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eleaves with a spectacular \"Dragon Scale\" texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehighly decorative combinations of dark green, lime, and mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ean exotic, premium appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeach leaf may have a different pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea collector's plant, highly appreciated by Alocasia enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompact growth habit, easy to integrate into collections and indoor displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeach specimen is unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves may display extensive marbling, prominent speckling, or larger areas in shades of mint green and lime green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on shipping and acclimatization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia leaves are sensitive to handling and environmental changes and may develop \u003cstrong\u003espots, scratches, bends, dry edges, or other cosmetic imperfections\u003c\/strong\u003e as a result of shipping, handling, or acclimatization to new conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant may also occasionally lose one or more leaves after delivery, especially following changes in light, temperature, or humidity. This does not automatically indicate a problem with the rhizome or roots, and under good conditions the plant may produce new leaves.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe ceramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product can only be purchased with advance payment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"9 cm pot","offer_id":57401607618886,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-2873.png?v=1789705161","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-cy\/products\/alocasia-dragon-scale-mint","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}