Light
Bright filtered light, away from direct midday sun and unlit room interiors.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Silver Dragon Alocasia
Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'
Tropical & indoor plants · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Silvery leaf surfaces and dark veins give this compact alocasia a sculpted appearance.
Why you’ll love it
- Silvery leaf surfaces and dark veins give this compact alocasia a sculpted appearance.
- A named nursery selection for an indoor foliage collection.
A space where it can thrive
Grow indoors in a warm Canadian home with suitable daylight, away from heating vents and cold window glass. The supplier catalogue listing does not confirm current store stock.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Your care routine
Watering
Water when the upper layer starts to dry, keeping the root ball lightly moist during active growth. Drain completely and reduce watering when growth slows; never leave the pot standing in water.
Soil & drainage
Moisture-retentive indoor mix loosened with perlite; drainage holes are essential.
Fertilizer
During active spring and summer growth, use a balanced houseplant fertilizer at the label rate. Reduce or stop feeding when growth slows; never fertilize a dry or stressed root ball.
Temperature
Aim for 18–26°C indoors; protect from cold drafts and sudden changes in temperature.
Humidity
Aim for 50–65% with a humidifier if needed; provide gentle airflow.
Through the seasons
Growth may slow sharply or leaves may be shed during winter rest. If foliage declines, reduce water to match the smaller active plant and resume feeding only when new growth returns; keep the rhizome warm and avoid saturation.
When your plant needs help
- Crisp leaf edges can result from dry roots, dry air or excess fertilizer.
- Wet stagnant mix encourages root rot; check drainage before adding water.
Pets & little ones
Harmful if chewed or ingested; aroid tissues contain irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Keep away from children and pets and avoid sap contact.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.