Alocasia bagindaCs california · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Alocasia baginda

An aroid endemic to Borneo (East Kalimantan, Indonesia), described in 2011 from a cultivated plant collected at an unspecified locality. Its very stiff, thick, almost peltate leaves are dark green above with pale grey bullae and red veins beneath. Its closest relatives are A. melo and A. reginula; the name comes from Malay and means "royal". Well-known horticultural forms include 'Dragon Scale' and 'Silver Dragon'.

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Alocasia
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhigh
Min. temperature18 °C
No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people

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Repot gently in early spring – rough handling can send it into dormancy. Needs high humidity (60–80%).

Cultivars

Cultivars of Alocasia baginda

⚠ Pets & children · genus Alocasia
Cat moderateDog moderateHorse moderatePet bird moderateRabbit, rodent moderateCattle moderateSheep, goat moderatePig moderatePoultry moderateTortoise, herbivorous reptile moderateHuman (child) moderatedetails →
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Alocasia baginda – what to know

Alocasia baginda – family: Araceae, genus: Alocasia. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 18 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Alocasia baginda?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Alocasia baginda need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Alocasia baginda get?

Keep it above 18 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Alocasia baginda toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

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Data sources: GBIF.org – Alocasia baginda (CC BY 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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