Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'

Dragon Scale Alocasia

Typical UK price

£7

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Sold, 90 days: 20
Middle half: £7 to £9
Last sold: 30 Sep 2026
On record: 40

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7cm20 sold

12cm3 sold

Mature3 sold

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About Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'

Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' is a popular jewel Alocasia cultivar known for its leaf texture. The species is endemic to Borneo, typically growing on limestone formations. The leaves are thick, stiff, and leathery, with a light silvery-green upper surface and deeply recessed dark green-black primary and secondary veins that resemble dragon scales. The undersides are pale green-cream, marked with deep maroon-red veins.

Native range

Cultivated variety of the species native to the limestone hills of Kalimantan, Borneo.

Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo

Classification

Genus: Alocasia
Family: Araceae
Type: Cultivar
Growth habit: Dwarf, clumping, upright
Form of: Alocasia baginda

Morphology

Leaf shape: Broadly ovate, shield-like
Leaf length: 15-22cm
Leaf width: 10-15cm
Petiole colour: Short, pale green-grey
Venation: Recessed dark forest-green veins
Texture: Leathery, thick, stiff, corrugated
Variegation: None
Growth habit: Upright dwarf clumping

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Month	Median	Sold
Sep 2026	£7	8
Aug 2026	£8	13
Jul 2026	£8	9
Jun 2026	£8	6
May 2026	£9	2
Apr 2026	£13	2

Before you buy

Check the corm/base is firm, not soft or foul-smelling; Alocasia rot starts underground and spreads upward
Expect some seasonal leaf loss to be normal on jewel Alocasias. A bare corm with visible new growth point is not necessarily a dead plant
For named colour forms (Dragon Scale, Silver Dragon, Pink Dragon), confirm the leaf colouration and vein depth match the named form, since inconsistent labelling is common in this group
Inspect the undersides of leaves and leaf axils for spider mite webbing or stippling before buying

Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' care

Substrate: Chunky, fast-draining aroid mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% potting compost, 10% horticultural charcoal. Jewel Alocasias are highly prone to rot in dense, wet substrate.
Watering: Allow the top 2-3cm of substrate to dry between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy, when the plant may lose leaves and rest; this is normal, not a sign of failing health.
Humidity: 60-80%. Below 50% humidity commonly causes crispy leaf edges and stalled growth; a humidity tent or cabinet is strongly recommended for consistent results.
Feeding: Balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 3-4 weeks during active growth. Stop feeding once the plant shows signs of seasonal dormancy.
Repotting: Every 12-18 months, or when offsets crowd the pot. Use a shallow, wide container that suits the dwarf clumping habit rather than a deep one.

Common problems

Sudden leaf loss / dormancy
Cause: Natural seasonal response to shorter days or cooler temperatures, normal for jewel Alocasias
Fix: Reduce watering significantly, keep the corm dry-ish but not bone dry, and wait for new growth in spring
Root/corm rot
Cause: Overwatering combined with dense, slow-draining substrate
Fix: Unpot, trim all soft/mushy tissue back to firm white flesh, dust with cinnamon, and repot into fresh dry chunky mix
Spider mites
Cause: Low humidity and still air, especially in centrally-heated UK homes over winter
Fix: Increase humidity, improve air circulation, and treat with insecticidal soap at the first sign of stippled leaves

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How to propagate Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'

Methods: Rhizome division, Offset (corm/pup). Step-by-step guide
Difficulty: Moderate. Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
Time to establish: 2-4 months
True from cuttings: Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
Notes: Jewel Alocasias produce basal offsets/pups once mature, which can be separated with a clean cut through the connecting rhizome once they have their own root system. Named colour forms (Dragon Scale, Silver Dragon, Pink Dragon) breed true from division since they are stable selections, not chimeric sports.

Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'

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