Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' (WA Prohibited)

Name: Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' (WA Prohibited)
Brand: Lodge
Price: 12.5 AUD
Availability: InStock

$12.50

Size

66mm pot

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Quantity

In Stock

Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' is a mesmerising tropical plant native to the warm and humid forests of Southeast Asia. This compact Alocasia is treasured for its dramatic silvery-green, heavily veined leaves that resemble dragon scales, making it a prized addition to any plant collection.

Distinctive Features

Foliage: Large, heart-shaped, silvery-green leaves with deep, dark veins resembling dragon scales.
Texture: Thick, leathery leaves with a slightly puckered surface.
Growth Habit: Compact and clumping, making it suitable for indoor spaces.

Care Tips

Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Humidity: Thrives in high humidity; consider using a humidifier or pebble tray.
Temperature: Ideal range is 18-27°C; avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.
Fertiliser: Feed monthly with a diluted liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
Potting: Use a well-draining mix with added perlite or orchid bark to prevent root rot.
Propagation: Best propagated through division of offsets during repotting.

Additional Notes

It is toxic to pets and humans if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals.

Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information

Dispatch & Shipping Information

Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:

Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.

Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:

Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.

Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:

$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.

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