{"product_id":"alocasia-dragon-scale-variegata-o12cm-↕25cm","title":"Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale Variegata' - Ø12cm - ↕25cm","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eAlocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale Variegata'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is an exceptionally rare and highly coveted tropical plant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e building upon the already stunning appearance of the regular 'Dragon Scale' with unique colour patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Your plant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e standing at a compact 25cm tall in its 12cm pot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a remarkable specimen for any plant collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003e🌿 \u003cb\u003eFoliage, Form, and Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis plant is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e beauty,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which means its spectacular leaves remain throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003efoliage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is its main attraction,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e taking the dramatic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e textured appearance of the 'Dragon Scale' and adding intricate colour variation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The leaves are firm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e slightly glossy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and deeply textured,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e truly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eresembling the scales of a dragon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They feature deep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e dark green veins and base colour,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e interspersed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003emarbled light tones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e—ranging from cream to pale yellow or light green—due to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003evariegation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Importantly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eeach leaf is uniquely patterned\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ensuring that no two are exactly alike,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e adding an element of rare luxury to your indoor space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The plant maintains a compact,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e upright form and does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e have any \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003espines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003e📏 \u003cb\u003eSize and Growth\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAt 25cm in height,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e your variegated 'Dragon Scale' is a perfect size for a prominent display location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Like the standard 'Dragon Scale',\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this cultivar remains relatively petite indoors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e typically reaching a maximum height of 45cm to 60cm (1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 to 2 feet),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e making it a manageable and elegant feature plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003e🌸 \u003cb\u003eFlowering and Fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe 'Dragon Scale Variegata' is grown entirely for its magnificent leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While it is botanically capable of producing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eflowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003every rare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e occurrence in a typical home setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If a bloom does appear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it will be a subtle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e typical aroid structure—a small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e pale green \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003espathe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e enclosing a central \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003espadix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e These blooms are inconspicuous and are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003enot notably fragrant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003e💧 \u003cb\u003eCare and Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCaring for variegated plants,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e especially \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eAlocasias\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e requires careful attention to light and watering to maintain the variegation and prevent rot.\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 Due to the variegated sections (which contain less chlorophyll),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this plant requires a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright location with indirect sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright light helps maintain the vibrant contrasting colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is suitable for indoor use,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but you must strictly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ekeep it away from direct sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to prevent the white or pale areas from burning.\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 consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esoil slightly moist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but the most important instruction is to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eavoid letting it stay wet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is best to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewater in small amounts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elet the top layer dry out between watering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This helps prevent the delicate root system from succumbing to root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As a tropical plant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it also demands high humidity to keep those intricate leaf edges healthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep it away from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edrafts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (both hot and cold) as sudden temperature changes can stress the plant and cause leaf loss.\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 Variegata’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e like all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species,\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 system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It must be kept out of reach of pets and small children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default 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