Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' Variegata Aurea
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Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' Variegata Aurea
Quick Care Guide
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
How to read these values
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.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' Variegata Aurea
Warm gold variegation layers over cool silver-grey panels and dark green veins, giving this form a complex combination of colour and raised texture. The aurea pattern can range from fine streaks and scattered patches to broader warm sections.
The plant retains the compact upright habit and thick foliage of 'Silver Dragon'. New leaves initially appear softer and less defined before becoming firmer and more clearly coloured as they mature.
Gold variegation over silver foliage
The silver-grey base and dark green vein structure of 'Silver Dragon' are overlaid with yellow, cream-yellow and warm gold variegation. Patterns may include streaks, marbling, scattered patches and broader pale-gold areas. The mature leaves are thick and peltate, with a raised bullate surface. Pale gold sections have less chlorophyll and create the warm variegated contrast, while greener areas do more of the photosynthesis. The species reaches approximately 25–30 cm, with blades around 10–18 × 7–12 cm, although cultivated plants vary.
Species origin, name and botanical background
Alocasia baginda is associated with Borneo, particularly eastern Kalimantan, in warm, humid tropical conditions. It belongs to the Araceae family. The specific name baginda is an Indonesian honorific associated with royal address.
How to grow Aurea-variegated Silver Dragon Alocasia
- Light: Bright, gentle light from a screened window or softened grow light keeps leaves firm and the silver-gold contrast clear. Pale tissue needs protection from harsh direct sun.
- Watering: Water after the surface and upper root zone begin to dry, extending the interval during cooler or darker periods. The compact rhizome uses water more slowly when growth slows.
- Substrate: Use a breathable mix containing bark, coarse mineral particles and a moisture-retentive component. The roots need moisture, followed by a mix that drains well again.
- Humidity: Steadier humidity helps pale aurea sections expand with fewer dry edges.
- Temperature: Keep the plant warm during active growth and keep recently watered pots away from cold surfaces. Warmth helps the compact roots remain active.
- Potting: Keep the container close to the active root mass and increase its size gradually. A pot that is too large can leave wet mix sitting below a small root system.
- Feeding and handling: Feed lightly during active growth and hold young leaves steady when moving the plant. Light feeding keeps salt marks lower, and careful handling reduces bruising on soft pale sections.
Common Aurea-variegated Silver Dragon Alocasia problems and solutions
- Brown marks on gold areas: Brown patches on yellow or cream sections may result from direct sun, low humidity, salts, hard-water residue or contact damage. Review light, humidity, water quality and handling.
- Yellowing with a heavy pot: Leaves yellowing while the lower substrate remains wet suggest reduced oxygen around the rhizome. Inspect the roots and improve substrate aeration.
- Limp petioles: Petioles that lose their position, particularly after watering, may indicate root stress, temperature shock or an incorrect moisture balance. Check root condition, moisture and temperature.
- Small new leaves: A reduced new blade can follow transport, seasonal slowing or recent root disturbance. Maintain stable care through the following growth cycle.
- Very pale leaves: A blade with little green tissue may reflect natural pattern variation. Allow it to harden and monitor the balance of green and pale tissue in subsequent leaves.
- Pest markings: Fine scars or distortion along veins and emerging leaves may indicate mites, thrips or other sap-feeding pests. Inspect leaf backs, petiole bases and new growth.
Is Aurea-variegated Silver Dragon Alocasia toxic to people or pets?
Aurea-variegated Silver Dragon Alocasia contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals, and its tissue should not be eaten. Keep it beyond the reach of pets and young children. Gloves are useful for pruning, repotting or division if your skin is sensitive to 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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Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' Variegata Aurea
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