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At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 6 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Rosette
Growth Slow
Care Intermediate
Height 25–60 cm
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species Araceae ◉ Verified
Alocasia baginda
Alocasia baginda · Jewel Alocasia
(al-oh-KAY-see-ah bah-GIN-dah)
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 6 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Rosette
Growth Slow
Care Intermediate
Height 25–60 cm
Add to your collection
Origin & Habitat
Borneo.
Description
Thick textured shield-like leaves; base species is variable and includes forms selected for scale-like venation.
Compact jewel Alocasia with rhizomatous crown and short upright petioles.
Botanical Notes
Accepted Alocasia species listed by POWO. Important as the species behind Dragon Scale and Silver Dragon selections.
Care Guide
Give bright filtered light, warmth, airflow and an airy but moisture-retentive aroid mix. Keep lightly moist while actively growing, but avoid cold wet media.
Repotting
Repot when roots/corms fill the pot, ideally in warm active growth. Keep the corm/crown firm and not buried too deeply.
Feeding
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Reduce or pause feeding if the plant is resting or semi-dormant.
Common Problems
- Spider mites, thrips, leaf yellowing from overwatering, corm/root rot in cold wet mix, crispy edges from low humidity or missed watering.
Notes & Curiosities
- The species that gave collectors the dragon-leaf obsession.
⚠ Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Araceae plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing can irritate the mouth, throat and digestive tract.