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Aindrila Bhowmik I have received a vey healthy plant having 7-8 leaves. The packaging was so good. I am so happy with my purchase.
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Alocasia Silver Dragon
₹ 599.00
Regular price
₹ 999.00
Sale price
₹ 599.00
The Alocasia Silver Dragon (a breathtaking cultivar of Alocasia baginda) is a certified fan-favorite and an absolute necessity for any serious indoor jungle layout. Native to the limestone-rich tropical forests of Borneo, this iconic jewel Alocasia is globally famous for foliage that looks less like a plant and more like the shimmering, armored scales of a mythical dragon.
The visual contrast of this compact masterwork is pure art. Each thick, leathery, shield-shaped leaf boasts an extraordinary, high-intensity matte silvery-white sheen. This luminous metallic canvas is cut sharply by deeply recessed, dark emerald-green primary veins that map out a fierce geometric grid, beautifully finished with pale, creamy-green undersides.
Mythical "Dragon Scale" Texture
The defining asset of the Silver Dragon is its deeply embossed, 3D leaf architecture. The way ambient indoor light catches the raised, silvery-mint plates while leaving the dark veins in deep shadow gives the plant an unmatched graphic presence.
Elite Compact Jewel Footprint
Because it naturally focuses its growth into perfecting a tight cluster of highly detailed leaves rather than expanding wildly outwards, it retains a beautifully managed size. It makes a perfect high-impact statement piece for desktops, terrariums, or boutique plant shelves.
Caution: Toxic to Pets
Like all premium members of the Alocasia genus, the Silver Dragon contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing or ingesting any part of the leaves or stems will cause immediate oral burning, swelling, and sharp digestive discomfort in dogs and cats. Keep it safely elevated.
Light
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Requires consistent, bright, indirect filtered light to help the plant sustain its signature metallic silver sheen. Protect it strictly from harsh, direct afternoon solar rays, which will quickly bleach out the silver patina and permanently scorch the thick foliage.
Watering
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Allow the top 50% to 75% of the soil mixture to dry out completely before providing a thorough deep soak. Jewel Alocasias store moisture efficiently in their thick petioles and underground rhizomes, making them highly sensitive to overwatering. Always ensure water drains away instantly.
Soil & Humidity
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Thrives beautifully in elevated humidity environments (60% or higher) to keep the thick leaves looking immaculate. It demands an open, ultra-chunky, loose aroid mix combining rich peat amended heavily with orchid bark, coarse perlite, and horticultural charcoal to keep the roots perfectly aerated.