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The Rooted Plant Shop

Alocasia Silver Dragon 4”

Alocasia Silver Dragon 4”

$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
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Each plant is unique. Size, shape, fullness, and variegation will vary.

Alocasia baginda ‘Silver Dragon’, native to Southeast Asia, is a compact alocasia known for its thick, textured leaves with a silvery-gray surface and deep, dark green veining. What makes this plant special is its scale-like pattern that gives it a raised, almost armored look while maintaining a soft metallic sheen. The leaves are firm and structured, creating a bold, sculptural presence in a smaller form.

Light supports both color and leaf texture. Place it in an east or south-facing window where it gets bright, consistent light without direct sun sitting on the leaves. Under grow lights, use 5000K–6500K placed 10–14 inches from the top of the plant. Too little light will dull the silver tone and reduce texture definition, while too much direct sun can damage the leaf surface and cause fading.

Watering and environment need to stay consistent. Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy and never fully dried out, using a mix of succulent soil, perlite, and orchid bark to keep it airy. If new leaves are coming in smaller with less pronounced texture, it is not getting enough light. If edges begin to crisp while the rest of the leaf stays firm, it often points to low humidity or inconsistent moisture. If the plant droops while the soil is still wet, it indicates excess moisture at the roots rather than underwatering.

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Beautiful

I love the smaller plant sizes because I love watching them grow. The key to that is a strong root system and Mel definitely came through with a great plant with a good root system!

Crystal Williams
Philodendron Burle Marx Variegated 4”
Philodendron Red Heart

This may be the cutest plants I have ever received! It's adorable. The plant was packaged extremely well and had no shipping damage. It's also very healthy and happy. I'm very happy with this purchase and would recommend buying from this shop.

Laura Lejzerowicz
Philodendron “Red Heart” 4”
Peperomia Pepperspot

A great little plant! Arrived well packed and very healthy. It's absolutely adorable. I'd highly recommend buying from this shop. It's obvious the plants are well cared for.

Laura Lejzerowicz
Peperomia- pepperspot
Everything came perfectly packed

Everything came perfectly packed and damage free!! So so beautiful! Went beyond my expectations

Crystal Williams

Plant is great and was sent with such care as usual! Thanks

Jeralyn
Staghorn Fern 4”
Amazing as always

Everything from Mel and team always shows up perfect. The plants are beautiful!

Shaun Wood
Pinguicula 3 Pack

Beautiful and Healthy Philo Micans:
This is my second order from the rooted plant shop. My first order came quickly, packaged well and that plant has never given me any issues. That is why I ordered again and this experience was no different. I check her website often to see if she has any of my wishlist plants because if I can get them from her shop i know I’m getting a healthy plant and I fuss free experience.

Jessica
Beautiful and healthy Philo Micans

This is my second order from the rooted plant shop. My first order came quickly, packaged well and that plant has never given me any issues. That is why I ordered again and this experience was no different. I check her website often to see if she has any of my wishlist plants because if I can get them from her shop i know I’m getting a healthy plant and I fuss free experience.

Jessica Bugg
Philodendron Mican 4”
Plants arrived in excellent condition

Plants arrived in excellent condition.

Anonymous
String of Turtles

I ordered 2 String of Turtles. They arrived packaged perfectly. Would recommend to any Plant Lover out there. 100%

Kaly Smith

Arrived in perfect condition with a new leaf coming in :). I’d give ten stars if I could, for this made my whole week. Thank you so much!!!

Nicole J.

Nicole
Alocasia-Black Velvet 4”
Good Planty Experience

Shipping was fast, plants arrived healthy and looking beautiful

Sara Mueller
Thank you

My plant came quick and so pretty. I am also thankful for all the plant care information that is given on the website, Facebook and Instagram

Tonya Schiavone

Perfect!

Sherry Geib
Fungus Gnat Guide
Gorgeous plant

Gorgeous plant arrived in perfect condition. Packaged very well and shipping was super fast.

Della Scott
Alocasia Frydek Variegated 4”