Alocasia 'Dragon Scale Mint' - Strong Variegation

Alocasia 'Dragon Scale Mint' features thick, heavily textured, "dragon scale"-type leaves, enhanced by marbling, splashes and large areas in shades of mint green, lime green and light green, creating a superb contrast with the dark green background.

It is an exotic, elegant Alocasia, highly sought after by collectors, perfect for those who want an impressive plant with a rare and distinctive appearance. Each leaf has its own personality, and every specimen is unique.

Botanical characteristics

• Trade name: Alocasia 'Dragon Scale Mint'

• Horticultural group: Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'

• Family: Araceae

• Common name: Elephant Ear

• Plant type: perennial tropical plant, ornamental for its foliage

• Growth habit: compact, rhizomatous

• Leaves: thick, sagittate, heavily textured and raised

• Colouring: dark green, lime green, mint green and lighter areas

• Variegation: strong, irregular, differing from one leaf to another

• Growth: slow to moderate

• Use: indoor plant, collections of Alocasia and rare Araceae

Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light; good light helps maintain beautiful colouring, but intense direct sunlight can cause burns

• Watering: moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist during the active period, without allowing it to remain waterlogged

• Substrate: very airy, well-drained and rich in organic matter

• Humidity: appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity

• Temperature: prefers approximately 18-28°C

• Ventilation: good air circulation is important, especially in high-humidity conditions

• Fertilisation: moderate during the active growth period

• Winter: reduce watering if the plant slows its growth

• Cold tolerance: does not tolerate frost and must be protected from low temperatures and cold drafts

Secret Garden substrate recommendation

👉 For optimal development, we recommend Secret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera & Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX, specially formulated for plants in the Araceae family. Its structure provides excellent drainage, aeration and an optimal level of moisture retention.

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What makes it special

• leaves with a spectacular "Dragon Scale" texture

• highly decorative combinations of dark green, lime and mint

• exotic and premium appearance

• each leaf may have a different pattern

• collector's plant, highly appreciated by Alocasia enthusiasts

• compact growth habit, easy to integrate into collections and interior décor

• each specimen is unique

Note about variegation

The leaves may display extensive marbling, visible splashes or larger areas in shades of mint green and lime green.

Note regarding shipping and acclimatisation

Alocasia leaves are sensitive to handling and environmental changes and may develop spots, scratches, bends, dry edges or other aesthetic imperfections as a result of shipping, handling or acclimatisation to new conditions.

It is also possible for the plant to occasionally lose one or more leaves after delivery, especially following changes in light, temperature or humidity. This does not automatically indicate a problem with the rhizome or roots, and under good conditions the plant may produce new leaves.

Height including pot: approx. 20 cm

The ceramic pot is not included in the price.

This product can only be purchased with advance payment.