{"product_id":"alocasia-baginda-dragon-scale-mint-variegata","title":"Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' Mint Variegata","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAlocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ Mint Variegated is a collector’s variety, spectacular for its thick, textured leaves with a “scale” pattern, overlaid with variegation in mint, cream, and green shades. Each leaf looks different: some have fine speckles, others have larger lighter areas, making each plant truly unique from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethick, slightly glossy leaves with pronounced “dragon scale” texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003evariegation in cool shades (mint\/cream) on a green background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003egrowth in waves, with new leaves appearing periodically\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eindoor plant with a premium look, very photogenic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e plenty of indirect light; avoid direct sun (it can burn the lighter areas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e moderate and careful; allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. The substrate should not remain constantly wet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimal temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 20–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e moderate to high; very dry air can cause affected edges\/tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003erare “scaly” texture with strong veins and relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecool color palette, mint, very different from classic alocasias\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eunique variegation: no two leaves are identical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecollector’s plant with immediate visual impact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethe variegated (lighter) areas are naturally more delicate; good but filtered light helps a lot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ealocasias may occasionally drop a leaf during adaptation or after transport, then resume growth once conditions stabilize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003efor healthy roots, good drainage and proper watering are more important than fertilizing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecret Garden recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e👉 For healthy roots and strong leaves, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-monstera\"\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera \u0026 tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e — a balanced mix of peat, pine bark, perlite, and coconut fiber, specially designed for tropical plants sensitive to excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Alocasia is a sensitive plant. Therefore, you may receive these plants with some leaf imperfections, but these do not affect the plant’s viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote (variegation):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Variegation naturally varies from leaf to leaf and between specimens (percentage, shape, intensity). This is normal and part of the variety’s characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHeight including pot approx. 8-10 cm - young specimens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCeramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product can only be purchased with prepayment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"8 cm pot","offer_id":55982645444934,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG_7949.jpg?v=1771068931","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-cy\/products\/alocasia-baginda-dragon-scale-mint-variegata","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}