{"product_id":"alocasia-dragon-scale-albo-001","title":"Alocasia Dragon Scale Albo - 001","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Dragon Scale Albo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Alocasia baginda Dragon Scale albo variegated, Alocasia baginda Albo-Variegata, Dragon Scale albo, Alocasia Dragon Scale white variegated.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia baginda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2010), Eastern Kalimantan, Borneo. \"Baginda\" = \"king\" in Malay. White-to-cream chimeric variegation on the deeply bullate dragon-scale blade.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation is three-dimensional — sitting within raised ridges and recessed channels, not flat on a smooth surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContrast at green-to-pale borders makes the bullate texture more visible. Each leaf unique.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew leaves emerge softer — full texture and albo contrast develop over 1–3 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePhotographed individually. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Silver Dragon Albo:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBoth are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. baginda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecultivars. Dragon Scale: deep green, dark venation. Silver Dragon: silvery-grey metallic base. Albo sectors contrast more dramatically against Dragon Scale's deep green. For the darker, bolder base — Dragon Scale Albo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBOTANICAL DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlocasia baginda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKurniawan \u0026amp; P.C.Boyce — 'Dragon Scale' cultivar, albo chimeric variegated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Kalimantan, Borneo; dipterocarp forest, 50–250 m; rocky clay soils; described 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariegation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChimeric — unstable; white to cream sectors, marbling, speckling across deep green bullate blade; each leaf unique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf character\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroad, shield-shaped; thick, leathery, deeply bullate; deep green; bold dark venation; dark undersides; white and cream albo sectors across ridged blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60 cm; leaves 15–30 cm; compact, shelf and cabinet suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkill level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCARE REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light. Direct sun scorches albo sections first. Grow lights recommended for Canadian winters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater after top few cm of substrate dry. Drain completely. Albo sections show stress first. Reduce in fall\/winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e💦 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e65–80% preferred; 60% minimum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrowning on pale areas = humidity first. Canadian winter drops to 25–40% — humidifier essential.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not mist — water in ridges promotes fungal issues.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–27°C. No cold drafts. Below 15°C triggers stress and dormancy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🪴 Soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose aroid mix — bark, coco fibre, pumice or perlite. Pot close to root-ball size.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🌱 Fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf-strength balanced feed every 4 weeks spring\/summer. None in winter or first 3–4 weeks after arrival.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🐾 Toxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to cats, dogs, children.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🇨🇦 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe offer \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 days domestic shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e for a flat rate of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e$19.99 - BC-wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e$39.99 - Canada-wide (outside BC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders typically ship the following Monday or Tuesday after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eOctober to April\u003c\/strong\u003e, all shipments include a heat pack and insulation to protect your plants in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re concerned about weather conditions, \u003cstrong\u003eDM Lily on Instagram \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Vancouver Rare Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vancouverrareplants\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@vancouverrareplants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to arrange a suitable shipping date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon Scale vs Silver Dragon — and their Albo forms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. baginda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecultivars. Dragon Scale: deep green, high-contrast dark venation. Silver Dragon: silvery-grey metallic base. White sectors contrast most dramatically against Dragon Scale's deep green. For the darker, richer base, Dragon Scale Albo is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the variegation stable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChimeric, unstable — each leaf unique. Bullate texture and deep green are stable; albo sectors are not. Reversion uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my new leaf look flat and pale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNormal. New leaves emerge softer — bullate texture and deep green develop over 1–3 weeks as the leaf hardens. Albo contrast strengthens with maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I propagate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — rhizome or corm division. Albo in offsets not guaranteed to match parent; each develops independently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vancouver Rare Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46465698365637,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1261\/9717\/files\/DSC06939.jpg?v=1782709396","url":"https:\/\/vancouverrareplants.com\/products\/alocasia-dragon-scale-albo-001","provider":"Vancouver Rare Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}