Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' – care guide

Botanical fact sheet

Alocasia 'Silver Dragon'

✓ Verified fact sheet Nov 4, 2026

Taxonomy: Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia
Plant type: Evergreen, rhizomatous, tuberous tropical herbaceous ornamental plant.
Native distribution: The base species, Alocasia baginda, is native to Borneo, in the East Kalimantan region of Indonesia. The Silver Dragon cultivated horticultural cultivar does not have a distinct natural distribution area.
Natural habitat: The 'Silver Dragon' is a selected horticultural form of Alocasia baginda. It is not a separate wild species, but a cultivar favored by collectors with a specific appearance.

The base species is associated with Borneo Island, in the East Kalimantan region of Indonesia. The 'Silver Dragon' does not have a distinct natural habitat.
Height / growth form: The most characteristic feature of the 'Silver Dragon' is its silvery, metallic-looking leaf surface, outlined by a network of strong, dark green, almost black leaf veins.

Its leaves are broad, shield-shaped, thick, rigid, and leathery in texture. Their surface is strongly convex, structured, and has an almost scaly appearance. The silvery fields between the leaf veins create a particularly strong contrast with the dark veining.

It is a compact, rosette-growing plant with a short stem and strong leaf petioles. Under suitable conditions, it can generally reach a height of around 30–60 cm.
Ecology: The 'Silver Dragon' is a selected horticultural form of Alocasia baginda. It is not a separate wild species, but a cultivar favored by collectors with a specific appearance.

The base species is associated with Borneo Island, in the East Kalimantan region of Indonesia. The 'Silver Dragon' does not have a distinct natural habitat.

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Alocasia

Watermedium

Lightbright indirectparent species data

Humidityhighgeneral genus data

Min. temperature18 °Cparent species data

No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people

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Alocasia tip: It often drops leaves in winter – that is rest, not death; water less then.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Alocasia

🐱Cat moderate🐶Dog moderate🐴Horse moderate🦜Pet bird moderate🐰Rabbit, rodent moderate🐮Cattle moderate🐐Sheep, goat moderate🐷Pig moderate🐔Poultry moderate🐢Tortoise, herbivorous reptile moderate🧒Human (child) moderatedetails →

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Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon' – what to know

Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' is a cultivar of Alocasia baginda (Araceae). Native range: The base species, Alocasia baginda, is native to Borneo, in the East Kalimantan region of Indonesia. The Silver Dragon cultivated horticultural cultivar does n…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 18 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (2 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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