Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia Silver Dragon - Elephant ear
Alocasia baginda Silver Dragon
Giant taro, Elephant's ears plant
Rather weak upon arrival, with only two not very vigorous leaves, not the size of the plant shown in the photo, so the price seems a bit too high—I hope it will grow. Otherwise, the six other green plants ordered are as expected and pretty. A small issue during shipping: one plant wasn't secured properly and had no soil left around the roots.
Lili, 20/06/2025
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Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' (Alocasia baginda) or "Elephant's Ear" is a fascinating houseplant, prized for its large silvery leaves veined with dark green, reminiscent of the scales of a mythical dragon. This variety will bring an exotic yet sophisticated ambience to your home. It is a tropical plant with demanding needs, thriving in bright spots without direct sunlight and in warm, slightly humid environments. But its beauty is well worth the extra care it requires.
Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' belongs to the Araceae family. This variety is a cultivar of Alocasia baginda, a species native to the humid forests of Borneo in Southeast Asia, where it flourishes under rich, moist forest canopies in dappled light. Indoors, this 'Silver Dragon' variety shares the same requirements as its species: consistent warmth (18-25°C), high humidity, and well-draining soil. This Alocasia quickly deteriorates below 15°C. The 'Silver Dragon' cultivar has an upright, bushy, and compact habit. The plant can reach a height of 50 cm and a spread of 30 to 40 cm, dimensions well-suited to small spaces. Its leaves, arranged in a rosette, are thick and slightly waxy. They display an almost metallic silvery hue and are marked by deeply pronounced veins, ranging from dark green to nearly black, resembling dragon scales. The surface has a slightly bumpy texture. The plant grows at a moderate pace, producing new leaves every two to three months under optimal conditions. Although primarily grown for its foliage, Alocasia may occasionally produce small white or greenish spike flowers (spathes), though these are rare and not particularly decorative indoors. Its foliage and rootstock are toxic if ingested by humans and pets.
Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' is stunning in a modern, stylish interior. This plant can proudly take centre stage on a shelf or in a bright corner of your living room, provided the air isn't too dry. A small spot in a conservatory could also be reserved for it, as long as it's lightly heated in winter. Place it in a textured ceramic pot or a golden metallic planter. It pairs beautifully with plants like Philodendron 'Birkin' or Calathea orbifolia, which share similar needs for humidity and gentle light.
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Alocasia
baginda
Silver Dragon
Araceae
Giant taro, Elephant's ears plant
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Cette plante peut provoquer l'apparition de réactions cutanées indésirables, une atteinte des yeux, ou des difficultés respiratoires si elle est ingérée.
Ne la plantez pas là où de jeunes enfants peuvent évoluer. Evitez tout contact avec la peau: privilégiez l'emploi de gants pour la manipuler. En cas de contact, lavez-vous soigneusement les mains et rincez abondamment à l'eau la zone concernée. Lavez les vêtements entrés en contact. En cas de réaction cutanée, contactez votre médecin ou le centre antipoison le plus proche de chez vous. En cas d'atteinte étendue ou de difficultés respiratoires, appelez immédiatement le 15 ou le 112.Pensez à conserver l'étiquette de la plante, à la photographier ou à noter son nom, afin de faciliter le travail des professionnels de santé.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.