Species Name: Alocasia baginda

Common Name(s): Jewel Alocasia, 'Elephant Ear Silver Dragon,' Dragon Scale Alocasia

Defining Characteristics: 

• Beautiful, silvery foliage with black coloring around the veining of the leaves
• Underneath is a light silver with red veins
• Popular Alocasia for larger vivariums

Recommended Pot Size: Large

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 50-85°

Humidity: 60-80%

Watering Frequency: Water when the top inch dries of soil dries out.

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: A well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Moderate

Height at Maturity: Under 24 inches

Origin: Eastern Borneo in Southeast Asia

Regional Locality: In the tropical, humid forests of Borneo

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Drying this plant out too much will cause the plant to go into a dormancy state.

*Alocasias are mildly toxic to both humans and pets, as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it.

For more information, please visit the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.