Alocasia Silver Dragon — Elephant Ear — Ø12 cm — H25 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light. Its thick, silvery leaves dislike direct sunlight but love ambient humidity.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it is toxic to pets.
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
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
Alocasia Silver Dragon — Elephant Ear — Ø12 cm — H25 cm
🌿 Spectacular metallic silver foliage • 🎨 Very pronounced dark green veins • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy to care for • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
The Alocasia Silver Dragon, also called Elephant Ear, is a rare and spectacular indoor plant known for its metallic silver foliage with very pronounced dark green veins that create a fascinating three-dimensional embossed effect. This exceptional plant features small thick leaves with a velvety texture and bright silver highlights that bring a touch of contemporary sophistication and elegance to your urban jungle.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Alocasia is a plant from the Araceae family that naturally grows in humid, shaded understories. The 'Silver Dragon' variety is particularly appreciated for its unique metallic silver foliage with very pronounced veins creating a spectacular reticulated pattern and its compact habit perfect for small spaces. With a height of 25 cm and a pot diameter of 12 cm, it is perfect for offices, shelves, small spaces, or as a collector's plant in your urban jungle. As a bonus, Alocasia is a depolluting plant that purifies the air and adds a refined tropical touch.
Which Alocasia variety to choose?
The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Silver Dragon stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Alocasia Silver Dragon (this plant): spectacular metallic silver foliage with very pronounced veins, embossed effect, compact habit (25 cm). Premium silver version.
- Alocasia Dragon Scale: thick foliage with silver veins resembling dragon scales, larger size (45 cm). XXL textured version.
- Alocasia Lukiwan: silver foliage with dark green veins, compact habit (20 cm). Rare silver version.
- Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with white-silver veins, compact habit (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
- Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
- Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage turning green (35 cm). Spectacular colorful version.
- Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage (40 cm). Elegant compact version.
- Alocasia Cucullata: shiny green heart-shaped foliage, robust (50 cm). Easy green version.
- Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple underside (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
- Alocasia Lauterbachiana: elegant elongated wavy leaves (65 cm). Elongated graphic version.
Why choose the Alocasia Silver Dragon? If you are looking for an Alocasia with spectacular metallic silver foliage featuring very pronounced veins creating a unique embossed effect in a compact size, the Silver Dragon is the perfect choice. It is a highly sought-after collector's plant for its fascinating metallic appearance.
Exposure & location
Alocasia Silver Dragon enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its striking metallic silver foliage. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location to preserve its spectacular silver highlights.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun.
- Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, living room, or room with window without direct sun.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more brilliant the metallic silver reflections will be. In shade, the leaves become greener.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their metallic silver shine.
The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its spectacular metallic silver foliage and very pronounced dark green veins, the Alocasia Silver Dragon brings a touch of contemporary sophistication and elegance to your urban jungle. It creates a bright and refined focal point.
- To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Peperomia, or other plants with textured foliage to create a sophisticated and contrasting urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black) or woven basket to highlight the metallic silver foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect as a collector's plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, or living room to add a touch of sophistication.
The metallic silver foliage creates a spectacular luminous effect that brightens spaces and brings a unique touch of contemporary sophistication.
Verdeia Tips
- Provide bright indirect light: to maintain its bright metallic silver foliage.
- Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their spectacular metallic silver shine.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
- Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
- Enjoy its rarity: the Alocasia Silver Dragon is a highly sought-after and sophisticated collectible plant.
A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Silver Dragon captivates with its spectacular metallic silver foliage and very pronounced veins creating a fascinating embossed effect. A rare collectible plant ideal for bringing sophistication and elegance to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'
- Common name: Alocasia Silver Dragon, Silver Elephant Ear
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H25 cm
- Adult size: up to 30–40 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Rare / Metallic silver / Sophisticated
- Particularity: spectacular metallic silver foliage, very pronounced dark green veins, three-dimensional embossed effect, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, highly sought-after collectible plant, compact habit, slow growth
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the metallic silver reflections and the density of the foliage naturally vary.
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.