Alocasia Dragon Scale — Elephant Ear — Ø14 cm — H25 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light. Its textured leaves mimic dragon scales and are sensitive to direct sunlight.
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
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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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Alocasia Dragon Scale — Elephant Ear — Ø14 cm — H25 cm
🌿 Thick foliage with dragon scale effect • 🎨 Very pronounced silver veins • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Moderate • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
The Alocasia Dragon Scale, also called Elephant Ear, is a rare and spectacular indoor plant known for its thick foliage with very pronounced silver veins that create a reticulated pattern reminiscent of a dragon's scales. This collector's plant features large, fleshy dark green leaves with a textured, leathery surface that adds a touch of sophistication and a fascinating prehistoric look 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 'Dragon Scale' variety is particularly appreciated for its thick foliage with spectacular silver veins that create a unique three-dimensional effect and its status as a highly prized collector's plant. With a height of 25 cm and a decorative pot diameter of 14 cm, it is perfect for offices, shelves, small spaces, or as a centerpiece 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 Dragon Scale stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Alocasia Dragon Scale (this plant): thick foliage with silver veins creating a dragon scale effect, spectacular textured surface (25 cm). Premium textured version.
- Alocasia Silver Dragon: metallic silver foliage with very pronounced veins, compact habit (25 cm). Metallic silver version.
- Alocasia Jacklyn: deeply lobed foliage with textured surface, prehistoric look (30 cm). Rare lobed 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 undersides (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
Why choose the Alocasia Dragon Scale? If you are looking for an Alocasia with thick foliage and spectacular silver veins creating a unique dragon scale effect, the Dragon Scale is the perfect choice. It is a highly sought-after collector's plant for its fascinating prehistoric appearance.
Exposure & location
Alocasia Dragon Scale enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and pronounced silver veins. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location to reveal the full beauty of its textured surface.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
- Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, living room, or room with a window without direct sunlight.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the Alocasia Dragon Scale is a collector's plant that appreciates high humidity to reveal the full beauty of its textured foliage.
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 regularly 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 embossed texture and silver veins.
The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its thick dragon scale-effect foliage and very pronounced silver veins, the Alocasia Dragon Scale brings a touch of sophistication and a prehistoric look to your urban jungle. It creates a spectacular 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: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black) or woven basket to highlight the textured foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect as a collector's plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, or living room to add a touch of sophistication.
The thick foliage with silver veins creates a spectacular effect reminiscent of dragon scales, bringing sophistication and a unique character to your plant decor.
Verdeia Tips
- Provide bright indirect light: to keep its dark green foliage vibrant and its silver veins shining.
- Maintain high humidity: mist regularly to reveal the full beauty of its textured foliage.
- Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their spectacular embossed texture and silver veins.
- Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
- Enjoy its rarity: the Alocasia Dragon Scale is a highly sought-after and sophisticated collector's plant.
A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Dragon Scale captivates with its thick foliage featuring spectacular silver veins creating a fascinating dragon scale effect. A prized collector's plant ideal for bringing sophistication and a prehistoric look to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
- Common name: Alocasia Dragon Scale, Elephant Ear
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø14 × H25 cm
- Adult size: up to 40–60 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
- Care: moderate (for plant enthusiasts)
- Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Rare / Textured / Sophisticated
- Particularity: thick foliage with dragon scale effect, very pronounced silver veins, embossed and leathery texture, air-purifying plant, highly sought-after collector's plant, compact habit, slow growth
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver veins 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.