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: 18–28 °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
Cultivar 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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Pale silver-grey panels contrast with a darker network of veins, giving 'Silver Dragon' its sculpted look. Thick, shield-like leaves rise in a compact upright group.
Newly opened leaves are softer and less clearly defined, with the mature silver effect developing as each blade hardens. Pale panels and raised veins remain the main feature year-round.
Rounded, shield-like blades have a peltate attachment, silver-grey interveinal panels and dark green veins. Their mature bullate surface is firm and matte. A short rhizome carries a compact group of upright leaves. The species reaches around 25–30 cm, with blades approximately 10–18 × 7–12 cm, although cultivated plants vary. 'Silver Dragon' is paler and cooler-toned than 'Dragon Scale'.
At species level, Alocasia baginda is associated with Borneo, especially eastern Kalimantan, and warm, humid tropical conditions. It belongs to the Araceae family. The name Alocasia derives from a- and Colocasia, while baginda is an Indonesian honorific connected with royal address.
Silver Dragon Alocasia contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals. If plant tissue is eaten, it can irritate the mouth. Keep it beyond the reach of pets and children, and use gloves when handling sap, roots or cut rhizome tissue.
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.