{"product_id":"alocasia-dragon-scale-4","title":"Alocasia Dragon Scale 4”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia baginda\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dragon Scale' is one of the most visually arresting aroids in cultivation — its thick, bullate leaves etched with a silver-green tessellation over deep olive ground color, the undersides flushed in pale silver-lavender. Native to the limestone karst forests of Borneo, this species commands attention in any collection. Each leaf emerges with the deliberate drama of a collector's specimen, the venation deepening with maturity into a relief pattern that earns its common name without question.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA true species — not a hybrid — with documented provenance from Sabah and Sarawak. Grown for those who collect with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light; avoid direct sun which bleaches the tessellation. Thrives under 60–70% shade cloth or 2–4 ft from an east\/north window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the top 1–2\" of substrate to dry between waterings. Sensitive to both overwatering and drought stress — consistency is key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–80%+ preferred. Leaf quality degrades noticeably below 50%. Cabinet or greenhouse culture recommended for peak expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-draining, chunky mix — perlite\/orchid bark\/coco coir blend. Avoid dense, moisture-retentive soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–85°F (18–29°C). No cold drafts; minimum 60°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced liquid feed (e.g. 20-20-20) at ¼ strength weekly during active growth. Reduce in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers to be slightly root-bound; repot only when roots are actively circling. Terracotta recommended for moisture regulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e May drop leaves in low-light winter conditions — maintain warmth and reduce watering; corm remains viable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Leaf and Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47880960245931,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5617\/6299\/files\/FullSizeRender_83ba3105-f660-4973-bf4e-afc36b2fb029.jpg?v=1789741770","url":"https:\/\/leafandreefplants.com\/products\/alocasia-dragon-scale-4","provider":"Leaf and Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}