Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux

















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Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 20–28 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 60 cm • Max. spread: 60 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Variegated form of Alocasia baginda; species native to Borneo (Kalimantan)
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
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White and cream variegation appears where parts of the leaf have little or no chlorophyll, creating sharp contrast against the dark, raised surface of 'Dragon Scale'. Each leaf can show a different mix of marbling, speckling, streaking or broader pale sections.
The plant stays compact and upright. Fresh leaves open softer and may change in colour and firmness as they harden.
Thick, shield-like leaves have a peltate attachment and bullate panels divided by strong veins. White, cream and pale-green markings spread across a dark green base, accentuating the strongly veined, raised structure of the mature leaves. Green sections provide more photosynthetic tissue, while pale sections create the strongest contrast. The plant remains compact, although size and pattern vary among cultivated specimens. Compared with standard 'Dragon Scale', the albo form is brighter while retaining the same pronounced raised structure.
At species level, Alocasia baginda is associated with Borneo, especially eastern Kalimantan, in warm, humid tropical conditions. It belongs to the Araceae family. The genus name Alocasia derives from a- and Colocasia, while baginda is an Indonesian honorific associated with royal address.
Albo-variegated Dragon Scale Alocasia contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. If plant tissue is eaten, it can irritate the mouth. Keep it away from pets and young children, and use gloves when cutting leaves, dividing the rhizome or handling sap.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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