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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
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- ✓ Greenhouse Direct Dispatch: Dispatched directly from climate-controlled nurseries in secure root thermal packaging with moisture reserves.
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Live Houseplants
Pets: keep out of reach
Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' (Alocasia baginda)
$38.49
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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee
Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
The Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' (Alocasia baginda) is a coveted jewel alocasia with thick, heart-shaped leaves boasting metallic pewter-silver sheen and deep dark jade veining that resembles dragon scales.
Botanical Care Essentials
| Light | Medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct harsh sunlight. |
| Water | Allow top 50–75% of chunky aroid mix to dry before watering. |
⚠️ Pet Toxicity Notice:
The ASPCA lists Alocasia as toxic to dogs and cats due to calcium oxalate crystals.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
📖 The Botanical Journal & Horticultural Guides
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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