silver dragon philodendron Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' | Plants

silver dragon philodendron Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' | PlantsAlocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' is the lighter, silvery counterpart to 'Dragon Scale', sharing the same deeply textured, puckered leaf surface but with a cool, pale silver green tone that gives it an almost otherworldly quality. The prominent dark veins run in sharp contrast against this silvery base, and new leaves emerge in a soft, almost translucent pale green before maturing to the characteristic silver hue. Origins Alocasia baginda is native to

Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' is the lighter, silvery counterpart to 'Dragon Scale', sharing the same deeply textured, puckered leaf surface but with a cool, pale silver-green tone that gives it an almost otherworldly quality. The prominent dark veins run in sharp contrast against this silvery base, and new leaves emerge in a soft, almost translucent pale green before maturing to the characteristic silver hue. 

Origins
Alocasia baginda is native to the limestone-rich forests of Eastern Kalimantan in Borneo, Indonesia, where it grows as a low understorey plant in warm, consistently humid conditions with filtered light and well-drained, calcium-rich soils. 

Soil and Substrate
The limestone-rich, fast-draining soils of its native Borneo habitat tell you everything you need to know about what Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' requires: excellent drainage, good aeration, and a substrate that does not hold standing moisture around the roots. Our Alocasia Premium Potting Mix is peat-free and designed specifically for sensitive Alocasias: light, airy, and structured to allow maximum oxygen exchange while retaining enough moisture to support healthy growth.