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Alocasia Baginda 'Dragon Scale' Albo Variegated Baby
A rare jewel for collectors: shimmering scales with snowy white variegation
Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ Albo Variegated | Fast EU shipping | Grown with love in the EU | Not pet-safe
Summary: The Albo Variegated Dragon Scale is a breathtaking miniature treasure, combining the dramatic, dragon-like texture of emerald leaves with enchanting white and cream variegation. Perfect for collectors who want a living piece of botanical art in their European home.
✨ Why You'll Love the Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale’ Albo Variegated
- Rare and highly sought-after variegated foliage with silver-green scales and creamy-white marbling.
- Compact baby size (P6, H12) ideal for windowsills, shelves, and terrariums in German apartments or European homes.
- Each leaf is truly unique—no two variegation patterns are alike.
- A collector’s dream plant that elevates your indoor jungle with a touch of the mythical.
🌞 Light & Placement
This Alocasia thrives in bright, indirect light. Direct sun can scorch its delicate variegated leaves, while too little light may reduce its beautiful white marbling. Perfect near east- or north-facing windows in European apartments.
💧 Water & Humidity
Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy. Allow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between waterings. High humidity (60–80%) is essential—use a pebble tray or humidifier to mimic its tropical origins, especially during dry German winters.
🪴 Soil & Potting
Plant in a well-draining, airy mix rich in organic matter. A blend of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir works beautifully. Repot every 1–2 years or when roots outgrow the pot.
🐾 Toxicity & Safety
Not safe for pets. Keep away from cats, dogs, and curious little hands.
🌱 Growth & Propagation
As a baby plant, it will grow steadily into a medium-sized jewel with proper care. Propagation is best done by division of rhizomes during repotting. Leaves will unfurl one by one, rewarding your patience with striking variegation.
📆 Seasonal & Special Care
During winter, growth may slow or pause—reduce watering but maintain humidity. In spring and summer, feed monthly with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer to support lush foliage.
🐛 Common Issues
- Crispy edges: usually caused by low humidity.
- Yellow leaves: often from overwatering or poor drainage.
- Spider mites: monitor closely, as they love Alocasia’s textured leaves.
🧬 Botanical Background
Native to Borneo, Alocasia baginda is celebrated for its armored, scale-like leaves that inspired the name “Dragon Scale.” The albo variegated form is exceptionally rare, adding creamy marbling that collectors worldwide prize. Grown carefully in the EU, this baby plant arrives healthy and ready to thrive in your home.
🛒 Ready to transform your home into a jungle paradise?
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- All orders are subject to a €25 minimum order value requirement
- All orders are hand-picked and shipped from the Netherlands
- Plastic-free materials when possible
- Orders are usually processed in 1-3 working days and shipped via DPD and their international partner carriers
- At times, orders may take up to 7 days to ship
- Orders to Germany Free shipping over €60. Free shipping all other EU countries* at €100 (Except Malta and Cyprus)
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Super good packaging and the plant looked great! after just a few days after arrival a new leaf appeared, so I am super happy and can´t wait to have the little babies grow!
The Alocasia itself is beautiful and healthy, with a lovely new leaf already developing. However, the packaging method used for shipping was very disappointing. The pots were stacked together in a way that put strong pressure on the stems during transport for several days, which caused permanent bending on some petioles and damage to one leaf.
At first, my concerns were underestimated, but after additional photos and explanations, Plant Circle handled the situation professionally and offered a fair partial refund, which I appreciated.
So overall, the plant is beautiful, but the packaging method for large Alocasias clearly needs improvement.
The leaves were wrinkled from shipping.
The plant arrived with a torn leaf due to shipping.
Dropped 2 small leaves while in transit, but plant looks healthy
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Versand war zügig und verlief reibungslos, alles ordentlich verpackt und die Pflanzen kamen in einem sehr guten Zustand an. Gerne wieder!
La planta va arribar perfecta, estic molt content de veure que tenia moltes arrels.
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