Alocasia Silver Dragon H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I care for the metallic foliage of an Alocasia Silver Dragon? Gently wipe the leaves with a slightly damp cloth every 2 to 3 weeks. Dust that accumulates on the raised veins dulls the characteristic metallic silver shine. Avoid polish products that block the stomata — clear water is enough to restore the foliage’s full brilliance.
What is the difference between the Alocasia Silver Dragon and the Alocasia Dragon Scale? Both are Alocasia baginda with textured leaves and pronounced veins. The Silver Dragon has lighter metallic silver foliage and a compact size (H25 cm), while the Dragon Scale has darker leaves with silver veins resembling dragon scales and grows larger (H45 cm). The Silver Dragon is the compact, silver version; the Dragon Scale is the larger, textured version.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Metallic silver foliage with embossed veins • 🎨 Unique three-dimensional effect • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Collector's plant • 📏 H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
The Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' is a tropical collector's plant native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Its small, thick leaves display metallic silver foliage with highly pronounced dark green veins that create a fascinating three-dimensional embossed effect - an absolutely unique plant texture in the world of houseplants. Compact size, slow growth, highly ornamental form.
Pair it with Alocasias and original and rare plants. Each Alocasia variety has its own size and requirements.
Which Alocasia variety should you choose?
The Alocasia genus offers great diversity in our catalog:
- Alocasia Silver Dragon (this plant) - H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. Metallic silver foliage with highly pronounced veins, a three-dimensional embossed effect, compact form. The premium silver version.
- Alocasia Dragon Scale - thick foliage with silver scale-effect veins, large size. The textured XXL version.
- Alocasia Lukiwan - large, glossy dark green heart-shaped leaves, compact H20 cm form. The compact large-leaf version.
- Alocasia Polly (Amazonica) - dark green foliage with graphic silvery-white veins. The classic version.
- Alocasia Zebrina - spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage. The decorative-stem version.
- Alocasia Cucullata - robust, glossy green heart-shaped foliage. The accessible green version.
Light & location
Alocasia Silver Dragon thrives in bright indirect light - this is the main condition for maintaining its metallic silver reflections and spectacular embossed effect.
- Light: bright indirect light to bright partial shade - avoid direct sun, which burns the leaves.
- Ideal: office, bright shelf, living room near a filtered window.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained - universal potting soil with perlite.
The brighter the light (without direct sun), the more intense the metallic silver reflections. In insufficient light, the leaves tend to turn greener and lose their metallic sheen.
Watering & care
Alocasia Silver Dragon is sensitive to excess water - a well-drained substrate and measured watering are essential. The right watering schedule depends on how quickly the substrate dries.
- Watering: moderate - let the top 2 to 3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: approximately once a week in spring and summer, reduced to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Humidity: prefers 60 to 70% - mist occasionally or place on moist clay pebbles.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
Gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their metallic silver sheen and remove dust that dulls their characteristic shine.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its unique silver embossed texture makes it a striking accent plant in a composition - it catches the light differently depending on the angle and creates a changing visual effect throughout the day.
- Pairing: pair it with a Calathea Makoyana or a Maranta fascinator for a composition of plants with contrasting textured foliage - they have the same need for indirect light and humidity.
- Ideal pot: matte white, gray, or black ceramic decorative pot - neutral tones amplify the metallic effect of the silver foliage.
- Location: place it where lateral light grazes the leaves - the raised veins then create cast shadows that highlight the embossed effect.
Verdeia tips
- Slow growth - patience is essential - Alocasia Silver Dragon is a slow-growing plant that produces few leaves per year. Each new leaf is an event - watch it gradually unfurl from a tightly rolled cone to its final embossed form. This slow growth is what makes it such a valuable collector's plant.
- Normal winter dormancy - like all Alocasias, it may go dormant in winter and lose one or more leaves. Reduce watering and wait until spring for new leaves to emerge.
- Toxic to dogs and cats - like all Araceae, Alocasia contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it out of reach of pets.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'
- Common name: Alocasia Silver Dragon, Silver elephant ear
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Pot diameter: 12 cm
- Approximate height: 25 cm
- Mature size: 30–40 cm indoors
- Light: bright indirect light to bright partial shade
- Watering: moderate, slightly moist substrate
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Collection / Metallic silver / Sophisticated
- Special feature: metallic silver foliage, highly pronounced veins, unique three-dimensional embossed effect, slow growth, highly sought-after collector's plant
Each plant is unique: the intensity of the silver reflections and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to growing conditions and light levels.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.