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ALOCASIA BAGINDA 'SILVER DRAGON' ALBO
ALOCASIA BAGINDA 'SILVER DRAGON' ALBO
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Plant Description
Alocasia Silver Dragon Albo: Silvery Quilted Foliage with Albo Sectoring
Looking for the Alocasia Silver Dragon Albo? This is the rare chimeric albo-variegated form of Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' — already adored for its powdery silver foliage and dramatic dark veining, here elevated with cream and white sectoring that transforms an already-iconic cultivar into a true grail piece.
Silver Foliage Meets Chimeric Albo Variegation
'Silver Dragon' carries the same heavily quilted, reptilian leaf texture as its sibling cultivar 'Dragon Scale', but with a cool, silvery-mint base that glows almost lunar in the right light. The albo variegation overlays cream and white chimeric sectoring across that silvered surface, producing a striking, almost ghostly effect. As with all albo cultivars, variegation is generated at the meristem, cannot be reliably tissue-cultured true to type, and reversion is always a possibility.
Care and Establishment
'Silver Dragon' is compact and well-suited to cabinet or shelf display. Bright, filtered light, humidity comfortably above 60%, and a chunky, well-draining aroid mix are the foundations. Variegated sectors are more vulnerable to scorch — filtered light is non-negotiable. A gentle balanced feed programme during active growth supports leaf production. Stable warmth keeps growth consistent and reduces dormancy risk.
Key Features:
- Rare albo variegated Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'
- Cool, silvery-mint base foliage with dramatic dark veining
- Quilted, reptilian leaf texture
- Chimeric cream and white albo sectoring
- Compact habit — ideal for cabinets and shelves
- Cannot be tissue-cultured true to type
- Juvenile specimen, UK-grown and acclimatised
- Bright filtered light, 60%+ humidity, chunky aroid mix
A genuine collector's grail. Get in touch with the team at The Alocasia Company before purchase for care guidance.
Plant Genus
Lighting Conditions
Alocasia thrive off good lighting. The use of grow lights can help with darker areas of your home.
Humidity & Water
The only rule! Don't over water, keep your substrate moist, not wet. Less is more in every watering. High humidity is essential; aim for 60% or higher. Use a humidifier, pebble tray, or regular misting
Semi Hydro Growing
Using LECA or pon you can grow your plants without soil. Read our blog for more information
Feed Your Plant
Every watering during the growing season (spring & summer) using a water-soluble nutrients
Pet Safety
Alocasia contain insoluble calcium oxalates and can be toxic if ingested by cats, dogs, or children
