{"product_id":"alocasia-dragon-scale-o14cm-↕25cm","title":"Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' - Ø14cm - ↕25cm","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptionally popular and highly prized jewel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e known for its breathtaking resemblance to its mythical namesake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Your plant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measuring approximately 25cm tall in its 14cm pot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a compact piece of living art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 \u003cb\u003eFoliage, Form, and Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful plant is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eevergreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perennial,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning its striking leaves provide continuous beauty year-round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its common name,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDragon Scale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perfectly describes its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efoliage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which is the sole focus of its appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The leaves are thick,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stiff,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and deeply textured,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring a dramatic pattern of raised,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e darker green veins that make the surface look incredibly similar to reptile scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The background colour is typically a light,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bright green,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the veins are a deep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e almost velvety green or black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This contrast gives the leaves a beautiful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leathery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and rugged appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The undersides of the leaves are often a paler shade,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sometimes with a reddish tint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The plant grows upright and maintains a desirable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecompact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have any \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003espines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 \u003cb\u003eSize and Growth\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 25cm in height,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e your 'Dragon Scale' is a perfect size for desktop or shelf display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This particular cultivar is admired for staying relatively small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e typically reaching an indoor maximum height of 45cm to 60cm (1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 to 2 feet),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which makes it very manageable in a home setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 \u003cb\u003eFlowering and Fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with other ornamental \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plants,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 'Dragon Scale' is cultivated for its incredible leaf structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003every rare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for it to produce a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eflower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If it does,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the bloom will be a modest,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e typical aroid structure—a small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pale green or cream-coloured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003espathe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wrapped around a central \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003espadix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These are generally inconspicuous and hold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eno significant fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 \u003cb\u003eCare and Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo help this tropical beauty thrive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aim to replicate the conditions of its native warm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e humid forest floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ehalf-shade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Too much direct,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e harsh sunlight must be avoided as it can easily scorch the delicate foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An east or west-facing window is often ideal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provided the afternoon sun is filtered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The plant requires a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mix that is kept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econsistently moist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You should allow the top layer of soil to feel almost dry before watering thoroughly again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is vital to ensure that excess water drains away completely to prevent the thick rhizomes (the base of the plant) from rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It absolutely loves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which helps maintain the health and vigour of those textured leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvergreen Status:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While considered evergreen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a drop in temperature or light,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e especially in winter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e might cause it to shed some leaves and enter a brief dormant period,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during which watering should be reduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e like all plants in the Araceae family,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etoxic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if ingested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause painful irritation to the mouth and digestive tract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please ensure it is kept out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default 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