Alocasia Dragon Scale Care Guide

Basic Alocasia Dragon Scale Care

Alocasia Dragon Scale are rare so you really want to get their care right once you have found one but luckily, they aren’t super fussy. Below you will find our complete Alocasia Dragon Scale care guide with everything you need to know!

Bright Indirect Light

I love the sunshine but too much direct light will damage my leaves.

Water Moderately

I don’t like my soil to be too dry or too soggy. Little and often is what I’m after.

High Humidity

I thrive in humid environments so please mist my leaves every so often.

Draining Soil

I like a mix that includes peat moss and perlite as these prevent my roots from becoming water-logged.

Detailed Alocasia Dragon Scale Care Information

Whether you’re looking to make sure your Alocasia Dragon Scale is in it’s perfect conditions, or looking to see if one could work for your space. We’ve got you covered.

Keep them away from direct sunlight

Alocasia Dragon Scale plants need bright but indirect light to thrive. Make sure they don’t receive any direct light (especially during summer) as this can scorch the leaves. They can tolerate some lower light levels but growth will be slower and smaller.

Keep the soil slightly moist

Alocasia Dragon Scale like to have some moisture in the soil but are sensitive to overwatering. This is why we recommend a little but often approach to watering to avoid waterlogged soil and root rot. Monitor the moisture levels in the soil throughout the seasons and adjust your watering accordingly.

They need a well-draining potting mix

To avoid waterlogged soil, make sure you pot your Alocasia Dragon Scale in a well-draining mix. Perlite and peat moss based mixes are ideal as they aid aeration and drainage.

Alocasia Dragon Scales like humidity!

It’s important that you keep a moderate level of humidity around your Alocasia Dragon Scale as they will struggle in homes with dry air. Misting or pebble trays are a great way to increase the humidity.

Never fertilise in winter

Whilst you may choose to fertilise during spring and summer, hold off during the colder darker months. This is because growth will be slow or stagnant. When fertilising we recommend using a water-soluble fertiliser at less than recommend strength to avoid fertiliser burn.

Propagate by division of the mother plant

The most successful way to propagate a Alocasia Dragon Scale plant is by diving the plant into several smaller plants. Make sure that each plant has an equal segment of the root system to ensure survival. You can use a root powder or gel to encourage new roots!

Alocasia Dragon Scale are toxic

Unfortunately, Alocasia Dragon Scale plants are toxic to both pets and humans. They can cause mouth ulsers and stomach issues if ingested so keep them out of reach of pets and children.

Alocasia Dragon Scale Care Starter Kit

We’ve put together this great little starter kit that includes all of the equipment and information you’ll need to take proper care of your Alocasia Dragon Scale.

Common Problems with your Alocasia Dragon Scale

Here are some common issues that you might run into. It’s important to diagnose any issues early to give your plant the best chance of bouncing back.

Why have the leaves on my Alocasia Dragon Scale discoloured?

Why isn’t my Alocasia Dragon Scale growing?

Why is my Alocasia Dragon Scale dying?

Why is my Alocasia Dragon Scale losing leaves?

Why does my Alocasia Dragon Scale have yellow leaves?

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Why does my Alocasia Dragon Scale have curling leaves?

Simple Alocasia Dragon Scale Care Requirements

It sometimes helps to take caring for your plants back to the basics, here’s the key considerations that you should take into account when caring for your Alocasia baginda.

These simple points should give you all you need to keep your plant happy and healthy for years to come.

Common Name	Alocasia Dragon Scale
Latin Name	Alocasia baginda
Light	Bright Indirect Light
Water	Water Moderately
Humidity	High Humidity
Soil Type	Draining Soil