{"product_id":"alocasia-baginda-dragon-scale","title":"Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ – mythical beauty with dragon scale-like leaves","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the most striking varieties of Alocasia, known for its thick, textured leaves with metallic reflections and deep veins that resemble a dragon’s scales. It is a spectacular collector’s plant, highly valued for its sculptural foliage and elegant, lush appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFamily: Araceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrigin: Borneo, Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFoliage: thick, velvety, with metallic green shades and silvery underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHabit: compact, ornamental, with short stems and stiff, glossy leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e diffused natural light, no direct sun exposure; prefers bright but shaded spots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e moderate – water only when the top layer of the soil is dry; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e high (ideally above 60%); appreciates misting or the use of a humidifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ideal between 18–28°C; avoid cold drafts and sudden changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e loose and well-drained, with peat, perlite, and pine bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecret Garden recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e👉 For healthy roots and spectacular foliage, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-monstera\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecret Garden professional soil for Monstera \u0026 tropical plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a balanced mix of peat, pine bark, perlite, and coconut fiber, specially designed for Alocasia, Philodendron, Monstera, and other tropical plants sensitive to excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e💚 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRare tropical plant, ideal for indoor collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLarge, textured leaves add an exotic touch to any setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEasy to care for if protected from drafts and excess water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlocasia is a sensitive plant.\u003c\/i\u003e Leaves may show imperfections caused by transport, temperature, or humidity differences – normal aspects that do not affect the plant’s viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight with pot included approx. 25-30 cm\u003cbr\u003eDecorative pot not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot, specimens with 2-3 leaves","offer_id":50426389430598,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/3AA3B7B9-E5E2-4A21-BB5B-5FA51A08D0E4.jpg?v=1733678431","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-nl\/products\/alocasia-baginda-dragon-scale","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}