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1Alocasia baginda 'Aegis'
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Sources (16)
- The Nickel Refillery – Alocasia Aegis
- The Nickel Refillery – Alocasia Aegis · Height / growth form
- Grow Tropicals – Alocasia Aegis Variegated · Height / growth form
- Terrahub / Blompot Nursery – Alocasia Aegis · Height / growth form
- Terrahub / Blompot Nursery – Alocasia Aegis · Native distribution
- Terrahub / Blompot Nursery – Alocasia Aegis · Plant type
- Carnivero – Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
- Botan App – Alocasia baginda
- Ecuagenera – Alocasia Aegis
- Ecuagenera – Alocasia Aegis
- Ecuagenera – Alocasia Aegis
- The Nickel Refillery – Alocasia Aegis
- The Nickel Refillery – Alocasia Aegis
- Garden.org – Alocasia
- The Nickel Refillery – Alocasia Aegis
- Terrahub / Blompot Nursery – Alocasia Aegis
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Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humidityhigh
Min. temperature18 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Give it bright but indirect light; direct sun scorches the leaves. Water when the top half of the mix is dry. In winter it slows down and may drop leaves – keep it warm and bright and water less until it restarts in spring.
Shield Alocasia – what to know
Shield Alocasia (Alocasia baginda 'Aegis') is a cultivar of Alocasia baginda (Araceae). Native range: Termesztésben kialakult fajta; a rokon fajok Délkelet-Ázsia trópusi esőerdeiből származnak. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 18 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). 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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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Shield Alocasia?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Shield Alocasia need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Shield Alocasia get?
Keep it above 18 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Shield Alocasia 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.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Who grows it?
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Questions about this species
Alocasia
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