Alocasia Silver Dragon
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We really love Alocasia Silver Dragon, it’s like something from a fantasy story of dragons and princesses! Alocasia Dragon Scale, or the Dragon Scale plant is a really fascinating foliage plant, with enormous leaves marked and textured that look a bit like a dragon’s scales, hence the name. Finding Alocasia Dragon Scale in the UK is always hard, it's a rare plant.
Fabulous in a terracotta pot on top of a dresser, the Dragon scale plant has silvery leaves with dark green, deep veins running through it - and under the leaf is pale silvery-white with burgundy veins. This interesting houseplant really catches the eye with its stunning looks.
Dragon scale is a rare houseplant, we are lucky to be able to offer it to you. If you’re looking for online houseplants and you see this in stock then grab it while you can!
It’s not tricky to care for, so you don’t need to be a houseplant whizz to have this unusual houseplant in your living room!
This is a fairly cheap houseplant, so why not give it as a houseplant gift? Something quite different and stylish for someone special!
If you are giving this as an indoor plant gift, we’ll include a free, handwritten card along with the delivery. Don’t forget to add your message at the basket stage of checkout. We’ll make sure no paperwork is given along with your gift too!
Featured here in our beautiful 23cm tembesi planter, handcrafted from aluminium and finished in a warm brass hue, the collection is ideal for house plants, cacti and succulents. The etched detailing on the exterior is all made by hand and gives this eye-catching collection a real point of difference.
Alocasia Silver Dragon Scale care level
This houseplant is easy to care for, suitable for beginners.
Where should I put it?
Dragon Scale likes a bright spot with partial shade, so not full sun.
How should I water it?
This interesting houseplant loves humidity, soil should be kept moist, water when the top 2 inches dry out.
Does it need feeding?
You can give this plant a liquid feed once a month in spring and summer.
Why not try our own vegan, organic plant food?
Is it suitable if I have pets?
No, this houseplant is toxic to cats and dogs.
What size is it?
W12cm x H25m
If you would like more information on caring for houseplants, please have a look at our video here
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Our carefully chosen range includes everything from easy-care indoor plants for beginners to rare and unusual plants for collectors — ideal for birthdays, thank-yous, housewarmings or simply to brighten someone’s day. Every gift is hand-packed in sustainable, plastic-free packaging and delivered nationwide with DPD’s carbon-neutral tracked service.
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