Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'

Temperature
Best 23 –- 30°C. Not under 20 °C

Containers
Excellent drainage in pots

Light
Bright, indirect light, never harsh mid-day sun

Watering Preference
Ensure soil is a well-draining mix to prevent waterlogging to the roots. Allow it to dry before re-watering. Water less in winter. Mist frequently, year-round.

Humidity
Best 80 – 90%. Not under 50%

Soil pH
6.1 – 7.3

Fertilise
Fertilise lightly every 4 weeks during the growing season and only repot infrequently.

The native range of Alocasia baginda is likely to be Borneo. It is a perennial or subshrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Plant development
New leaves will be a lighter green and will develop the silver color as the leaf matures. It goes dormant in cool weather but can stay active year-round with adequate light and warmth

Max. native size
Growing to approximately 1 meter high and 0.5 meters wide, when conditions is similar to its native setup.

Tender, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial cultivar from the Araceae family.