{"product_id":"alocasia-silver-dragon","title":"Alocasia Silver Dragon H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"alocasia-silver-dragon-12x25\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Metallic silver foliage with embossed veins • 🎨 Unique three-dimensional effect • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Collector's plant • 📏 H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tropical collector's plant native to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Southeast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alocasia\"\u003eAlocasias\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-originales-y-raras\"\u003eoriginal and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e. Each \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/alocasia-guia-completa-de-variedades-y-consejos-de-cuidado\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/a\u003e variety has its own size and requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- WHICH ALOCASIA VARIETY TO CHOOSE? --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-alocasia\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Alocasia variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alocasia genus offers great diversity in our catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Silver Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-dragon-scale-planta-tropical-1\"\u003eAlocasia Dragon Scale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - thick foliage with silver scale-effect veins, large size. The textured XXL version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-lukiwan-12x20\"\u003eAlocasia Lukiwan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - large, glossy dark green heart-shaped leaves, compact H20 cm form. The compact large-leaf version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-polly-oreille-elefante\"\u003eAlocasia Polly (Amazonica)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - dark green foliage with graphic silvery-white veins. The classic version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-zebrina-oreja-de-elefante-rayada\"\u003eAlocasia Zebrina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage. The decorative-stem version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-cucullata-oreja-de-elefante-tropical\"\u003eAlocasia Cucullata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - robust, glossy green heart-shaped foliage. The accessible green version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- LIGHT \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Silver Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in bright indirect light - this is the main condition for maintaining its metallic silver reflections and spectacular embossed effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to bright partial shade - avoid direct sun, which burns the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e office, bright shelf, living room near a filtered window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, airy, and well-drained - universal potting soil with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia Silver Dragon is sensitive to excess water - a well-drained substrate and measured watering are essential. The right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003ewatering\u003c\/a\u003e schedule depends on how quickly the substrate dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate - let the top 2 to 3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately once a week in spring and summer, reduced to once every 2 weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers 60 to 70% - mist occasionally or place on moist clay pebbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their metallic silver sheen and remove dust that dulls their characteristic shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT PAIRINGS --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-makoyana-planta-pavo-real-tropical-14cm-21cm\"\u003eCalathea Makoyana\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-planta-de-oracion\"\u003eMaranta fascinator\u003c\/a\u003e for a composition of plants with contrasting textured foliage - they have the same need for indirect light and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e matte white, gray, or black ceramic decorative pot - neutral tones amplify the metallic effect of the silver foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e place it where lateral light grazes the leaves - the raised veins then create cast shadows that highlight the embossed effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth - patience is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal winter dormancy\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxic to dogs and cats\u003c\/strong\u003e - like all Araceae, Alocasia contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it out of reach of pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia baginda\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Dragon'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia Silver Dragon, Silver elephant ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to bright partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, slightly moist substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collection \/ Metallic silver \/ Sophisticated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e metallic silver foliage, highly pronounced veins, unique three-dimensional embossed effect, slow growth, highly sought-after collector's plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the intensity of the silver reflections and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to growing conditions and light levels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333259702537,"sku":"43967","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/alocasia-silver-dragon-12-x-25-cm-verdeia-1907668.jpg?v=1774550245","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/alocasia-silver-dragon-plant","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}