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Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea Variegated

Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea takes one of the most incredible Alocasia leaves in the Jungle and somehow makes it even better. Thick deeply textured foliage looks almost carved into scales, with dark green veins running between raised silvery green sections before unpredictable flashes of golden yellow aurea variegation appear across every new leaf. Give it plenty of bright indirect light, warmth, healthy roots and sensible watering and every fresh leaf becomes a proper Jungle reveal. One might arrive with a little golden splash, the next could bring huge blocks of yellow and green. Dragon Scale was already showing off. Aurea apparently decided that was not enough.

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Best Spot Bright Indirect Light
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Growth Potential 50-80cm
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50-80cm
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More About the Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea Variegated

Dragon Scale Aurea starts with some seriously good genetics. The underlying Dragon Scale is associated horticulturally with Alocasia baginda, a species native to Borneo and naturally adapted to wet tropical forest conditions.

Its leaves are thick, firm and wonderfully textured, with raised sections sitting between deeply impressed veins and creating the scale pattern that gave the plant its name. Mature foliage develops incredible contrast between darker veins, silvery green sections and rich green tissue. Then Aurea joins the situation.

Golden yellow variegation appears unpredictably across that already textured surface, creating splashes, marbling and larger sectors that can look completely different from one leaf to the next. The important bit is unpredictably.

One heavily patterned leaf cannot guarantee another. A greener leaf does not automatically mean the plant has lost its variegation either.

Judge Dragon Scale Aurea over several leaves and remember that those greener sections are incredibly useful because they contain the chlorophyll helping power the whole plant. This is already one of the stranger leaves in the Jungle before the gold even arrives.

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Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea Variegated A closer look at the Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea Variegated
ORIGIN Cultivated variegated Dragon Scale form associated with Alocasia baginda from Borneo
GROWTH HABIT Compact, upright and clump forming from a central rhizome
GROWTH POTENTIAL INDOORS 50-80cm
TIME TO MATURITY Around 2 to 5 years
FLOWERING May occasionally produce greenish aroid spathe flowers
FLOWERING IN UK HOMES Possible but uncommon indoors
LIFESPAN Can live for many years with warm stable care
SEASONAL BEHAVIOUR Evergreen when warm but growth may slow dramatically or partially retreat through winter

OH SHOOT PLANT KNOWLEDGE

Good to Know

02 LEAF LONGEVITY

Long Time Leaves

Dragon Scale Aurea sits somewhere in the middle of our Long Time Leaves scale.

Those thick substantial leaves can stay looking good for a decent amount of time, but Alocasias are still active leaf replacers and older foliage will eventually be retired as the plant grows.

Smaller plants can sometimes go through that familiar one leaf in, one leaf out phase where the oldest leaf begins fading just as the newest one starts opening.

If a damaged or greener leaf is still mostly healthy, keep it.

This is especially important on a variegated plant because healthy green tissue is doing loads of useful work.

Once a leaf has fully yellowed, collapsed or died, it can be removed cleanly near the base.

We want golden leaves.

We still need the green ones helping to pay the energy bill.

03 WATER CHECK

Tap Water Diva?

A little particular, but not full diva.

Ordinary UK tap water is normally workable for Dragon Scale Aurea.

If your local water is particularly hard and you repeatedly see mineral buildup or stubborn brown tips, rainwater or suitable filtered water can be useful.

Before putting the tap on trial though, check watering consistency, humidity and root health.

Brown edges on an Alocasia can have several suspects.

Water quality is only one of them.

04 KEEP IT LOOKING GOOD

Leaf Cleaning & Dusting

Those textured leaves can catch dust surprisingly well.

Use a soft damp cloth and gently work across the surface without pressing heavily into the raised sections.

Support the leaf underneath while cleaning and have a proper look at the underside at the same time.

Spider mites absolutely love an Alocasia and catching them early makes life considerably easier.

Skip the commercial leaf shine.

When the leaves already look like green and gold dragon armour, polish feels slightly unnecessary.

PLANT SPECIFICS

Additional Information

Aurea variegation can change dramatically from one leaf to the next. Some leaves may carry large golden sectors while others arrive with smaller splashes, marbling or considerably more green. Do not automatically remove healthy greener leaves because they are not colourful enough.

Those sections contain more chlorophyll and may be exactly what gives the plant enough energy to keep building stronger roots and producing future leaves.

Equally, an extremely yellow leaf may look incredible but contribute much less energy to the plant. A healthy balance of green and gold is something to celebrate. Dragon Scale Aurea does not need every leaf competing for first place.

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DID YOU KNOW?

The Dragon Scale texture is not printed colour sitting flat across the leaf.

The surface itself is raised and recessed, creating a genuinely three dimensional scale effect as light moves across it.

Add golden aurea variegation over the top and different sections catch the light completely differently.

Basically, this plant started with dragon scales and then somebody unlocked the gold skin.

THE GOOD STUFF

Why You'll Love It

Dragon Scale Aurea packs an unreasonable amount of detail into every single leaf.

🐉 Incredible raised Dragon Scale texture

💛 Unpredictable golden yellow aurea variegation

🌿 Deep green and silvery green base colouring

🖤 Strong dark contrasting veins

🪴 A relatively compact Alocasia growth habit

👀 Every fresh leaf can arrive looking completely different

🌱 Loads of collector plant excitement without needing giant floor plant space

✨ One of those plants where you absolutely will inspect the newest leaf every morning

If normal green foliage has suddenly started feeling suspiciously sensible, Dragon Scale Aurea should sort that out.

A GREAT MATCH FOR

Perfect For

Dragon Scale Aurea is a brilliant match for:

🐉 Alocasia collectors

💛 Aurea variegation lovers

🌿 Anyone obsessed with textured foliage

🪴 Shelves and smaller Jungle displays

💡 Bright grow light setups

👀 People who genuinely enjoy waiting to see what the next leaf does

🌱 Collectors wanting something special without an enormous mature footprint

🏠 Bright rooms with warm stable conditions

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OH SHOOT TOP GROWING TIP

Do not chase the gold by sacrificing all the green.

Dragon Scale Aurea can produce heavily patterned leaves, lightly variegated leaves and much greener growth on the same plant. Resist the urge to immediately remove a healthy greener leaf because the aurea expression is disappointing.

Green tissue contains the chlorophyll powering the plant and can be particularly valuable when another leaf has produced a huge amount of yellow. Smaller Alocasias can also temporarily live in that familiar one leaf in, one leaf out cycle.

One older leaf fading as a new one opens can be completely normal. Several leaves declining together is when we start investigating water, roots, temperature and light.

Healthy plant first. Ridiculous golden dragon leaf second. Conveniently, the first one normally gives us more of the second.

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Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea Variegated Care Guide

☀️ Light +

Dragon Scale Aurea wants loads of bright indirect light.

Variegated sections contain less chlorophyll than greener tissue, so providing plenty of useful light is especially important.

An east or west facing window can work beautifully. In a bright south facing room, move the plant a little further back from the glass or soften strong summer sun.

Some gentle morning sunshine can be fine once the plant has adjusted, but harsh direct summer sun can scorch both the green and golden sections.

Too little light usually means slower growth, smaller leaves and compost that stays wet for much longer.

Give the dragon brightness.

Do not roast it.

💧 Water +

Dragon Scale Aurea likes consistent moisture while actively growing, but those roots still need plenty of oxygen.

Let the upper few centimetres of compost begin to dry, then give it a proper drink and allow every bit of excess water to drain away.

Avoid constantly adding tiny splashes because the deeper substrate can stay permanently damp while the root ball never receives a proper watering cycle.

Through spring and summer the plant will normally use water more quickly.

During the darker UK winter months growth can slow dramatically and the pot may stay moist for considerably longer.

Check the compost, not the calendar.

Jewel Alocasia roots are considerably less impressive when they are sitting in soup.

🚰 Water Quality +

A little particular, but not full diva.

Ordinary UK tap water is normally workable for Dragon Scale Aurea.

If your local water is particularly hard and you repeatedly see mineral buildup or stubborn brown tips, rainwater or suitable filtered water can be useful.

Before putting the tap on trial though, check watering consistency, humidity and root health.

Brown edges on an Alocasia can have several suspects.

Water quality is only one of them.

💦 Humidity +
Dragon Scale Aurea appreciates moderate to higher humidity. Comfortable humidity helps fresh leaves develop and unfurl cleanly, especially while central heating is running through winter. A bright bathroom can work brilliantly if there is enough useful light, while a humidifier can help in genuinely dry rooms. Good airflow still matters. Warm humid air is useful. Permanently wet leaves sitting in stagnant air are considerably less helpful. Think comfortable tropical Jungle rather than sealed swamp.
🌡️ Temperature +
Dragon Scale Aurea likes warmth and consistency. Somewhere around 18-27°C is a lovely range during active growth. Protect it from cold draughts, freezing windows and sudden temperature drops. We would aim to keep this one comfortably above 16°C wherever possible, especially while the substrate is damp. Alocasias really notice cold roots. Cold and wet together is exactly the Jungle combination we are trying to avoid.
🪴 Soil & Substrate +

Dragon Scale Aurea needs an airy substrate that still holds useful moisture around the roots.

A good peat free houseplant compost mixed with ingredients such as fine orchid bark, perlite, pumice or coir works really well.

The roots should receive moisture without being surrounded by dense wet compost for days.

Avoid going too far towards enormous chunks either, particularly with a younger plant whose roots can dry unexpectedly quickly.

Moisture retentive.

Airy.

Free draining.

Happy little dragon roots.

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🌱 Feeding +

Feed while Dragon Scale Aurea is actually growing.

Through spring and summer, a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser around once a month is normally plenty.

Reduce or stop routine feeding when growth slows through autumn and winter.

Do not increase fertiliser simply because you want stronger variegation.

Aurea expression is not something you can feed into existence.

Useful light, warmth, healthy roots and sensible watering give the plant the energy to produce good growth.

Fertiliser is support.

Not gold paint.

🔄 Repotting +

Dragon Scale Aurea does not need constantly moving into larger pots.

Repot when the roots have genuinely filled the container, watering has become difficult or the substrate has started breaking down.

Spring and early summer are normally easiest while active growth is underway.

Move up by one sensible pot size rather than surrounding a compact root system with loads of unused wet substrate.

And do not panic if you find little corms hiding around the roots.

Those are potentially future tiny dragons.

✂️ Pruning +

Dragon Scale Aurea needs very little pruning.

Remove fully yellow, collapsed or dead leaves by cutting the petiole cleanly near the base.

Keep healthy foliage that still contains useful green tissue, even if the variegation is not as exciting as you hoped.

Do not strip greener leaves away simply to try to force a more variegated next leaf.

Future expression cannot be guaranteed and removing useful photosynthetic tissue can weaken the entire plant.

Sometimes the slightly boring leaf is quietly funding the ridiculous one.

✨ Leaf Cleaning & Dusting +

Those textured leaves can catch dust surprisingly well.

Use a soft damp cloth and gently work across the surface without pressing heavily into the raised sections.

Support the leaf underneath while cleaning and have a proper look at the underside at the same time.

Spider mites absolutely love an Alocasia and catching them early makes life considerably easier.

Skip the commercial leaf shine.

When the leaves already look like green and gold dragon armour, polish feels slightly unnecessary.

🌿 Propagation +

Dragon Scale Aurea can produce offsets and little corms around the base of an established plant.

Repotting is normally the easiest time to see what is happening below the surface.

Established offsets with their own roots can be carefully separated, while healthy corms can be grown on somewhere warm with steady moisture and comfortable humidity.

A detached leaf cannot produce a complete new Alocasia.

And remember that variegation expression can change on new growth.

A baby plant may not reproduce the exact pattern you loved on the mother plant.

Tiny corm.

Potential future golden dragon.

Absolutely worth checking the pot.

🍂 Seasonal Growth +
Dragon Scale Aurea may slow dramatically through the darker UK autumn and winter months. Some plants simply pause between leaves while others may lose one or more older leaves or retreat into a more obvious partial dormancy. As growth slows, the substrate takes much longer to dry, so watering needs to reduce accordingly. Stop routine feeding if the plant is no longer actively growing. Keep the corm and roots warm even while the foliage is resting. If a healthy plant drops down to one leaf or even temporarily loses its foliage during winter, do not immediately write the dragon off. Healthy roots and a firm corm can produce fresh growth once warmth and useful light return. Winter Dragon Scale can be quiet. Spring Dragon Scale usually remembers exactly who it is.
⚠️ Common Problems +

One old leaf is yellowing while a fresh leaf opens

Very common on smaller Alocasias.

Young plants can go through a one leaf in, one leaf out phase until their root system becomes strong enough to support more foliage at once.

Several leaves are yellowing together

Check whether the substrate has stayed wet too long, whether the roots are healthy and whether the plant has become cold.

The newest leaf has hardly any aurea

One greener leaf does not automatically mean the variegation has disappeared.

Watch several consecutive leaves before drawing conclusions.

The newest leaf is extremely yellow

Gorgeous.

Also less useful to the plant.

Keep healthy greener foliage because heavily aurea leaves contain less chlorophyll.

Golden sections are turning brown

Variegated tissue can be more vulnerable to environmental stress.

Check harsh sunlight, inconsistent watering, very dry air and root health.

A new leaf is stuck

Keep the plant warm with comfortable humidity and give it time.

Do not manually peel the fresh leaf open.

Soft new Alocasia tissue damages incredibly easily.

The plant is drooping

Check the substrate first.

Thirst can cause drooping, but damaged wet roots can create a remarkably similar looking plant.

New leaves are getting smaller

Check useful light, root health, nutrition, warmth and whether the plant has recently been disturbed.

Growth has completely stopped

Check the season.

Winter slowdown can be completely normal.

During active growth, start looking more closely at warmth, light and roots.

🐛 Pests +

Spider mites are one of the biggest things to watch for on Dragon Scale Aurea. Look underneath the leaves for pale speckling, tiny moving mites and very fine webbing.

Mealybugs may hide around petiole bases and sheltered areas as little white cottony patches.

Thrips can leave silvery damage, distorted fresh leaves and tiny dark specks across the foliage.

Scale insects may occasionally settle along petioles and leaves as fixed brown or tan bumps.

That textured foliage gives tiny unwanted visitors quite a few places to hide, so check the undersides and around the petiole bases whenever you water.

The only scales we ordered are the dragon ones.

STILL GOT QUESTIONS?

Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea Variegated FAQs

What is Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea?

Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea is the golden variegated form of Dragon Scale, combining thick textured scale like foliage with unpredictable yellow and golden variegation.

Each fresh leaf can produce a completely different pattern.

What is the botanical name of Dragon Scale Aurea?

We use Alocasia baginda ‘Dragon Scale’ Aurea Variegated.

Dragon Scale is horticulturally associated with Alocasia baginda, while Aurea describes the golden variegated form.

What is Alocasia baginda?

Alocasia baginda is an Alocasia species native to Borneo.

It is known for unusually thick textured foliage and has given us familiar cultivated plants such as Dragon Scale.

Where does Alocasia baginda come from?

The species is native to Borneo where it naturally grows in wet tropical conditions.

Dragon Scale Aurea itself is a cultivated variegated form rather than a naturally occurring wild population.

What does Aurea mean?

Aurea refers to yellow or golden colouring.

On a variegated Alocasia, this appears where parts of the foliage contain less chlorophyll and develop shades ranging from yellow green through to richer gold.

Is Dragon Scale Aurea the same as normal Dragon Scale?

It has the same distinctive Dragon Scale style foliage but adds golden variegation.

The standard plant stays green and silvery green while Aurea can produce yellow and golden sections across the leaves.

Is Dragon Scale Aurea the same as Dragon Scale Albo?

No.

Aurea produces yellow and golden variegation.

Albo refers to white or cream variegation.

Same dragon.

Different outfit.

Is Dragon Scale Aurea the same as Dragon Scale Mint?

No.

Mint forms usually produce paler green or green on green variegation rather than the warmer yellow tones associated with Aurea.

Will every Dragon Scale Aurea leaf be variegated?

Not to exactly the same degree.

One leaf may carry large golden sections while another arrives with smaller splashes or considerably more green.

That variation is part of growing the plant.

Can I guarantee what the next leaf will look like?

No.

Existing foliage can give us an idea of how a plant has been expressing, but nobody can guarantee the exact variegation pattern of a future leaf.

That is half the fun.

Why has my Dragon Scale Aurea produced a greener leaf?

Variegation can naturally fluctuate.

One greener leaf does not automatically mean the plant has permanently lost its aurea expression.

Watch several consecutive leaves before jumping to conclusions.

Should I cut off greener Dragon Scale Aurea leaves?

Not simply because they are greener.

Healthy green tissue contains more chlorophyll and can be incredibly useful for supporting the plant and powering future growth.

Can Dragon Scale Aurea produce too much yellow?

A heavily aurea leaf can contain much less chlorophyll than a greener one.

It may look incredible but contribute less energy to the plant.

That is another reason to keep healthy green foliage.

Why are the yellow parts of my Dragon Scale Aurea turning brown?

Golden variegated tissue can be more vulnerable to stress.

Check harsh sunlight, root health, watering consistency and extremely dry air.

Does more light create more aurea variegation?

Good light helps a variegated plant produce enough energy to support its growth, but it cannot guarantee a particular amount of variegation.

Do not put the plant into harsh direct sunshine trying to force more gold.

How much light does Dragon Scale Aurea need?

Plenty of bright indirect light.

That gives the plant useful energy without exposing its textured foliage to strong scorching sun.

Can Dragon Scale Aurea grow in low light?

We would not choose it for a dark room.

Growth will slow considerably and the substrate will stay wet much longer.

A variegated Alocasia needs useful light.

Can Dragon Scale Aurea tolerate direct sunlight?

Some gentle morning sunshine can be fine once the plant has adjusted.

Avoid harsh midday summer sun through glass because both green and yellow sections can scorch.

Is a grow light good for Dragon Scale Aurea?

Yes.

A quality grow light can be incredibly useful through a dark UK winter or anywhere natural light is not quite strong enough.

How often should I water Dragon Scale Aurea?

There is no fixed schedule.

Let the upper few centimetres of substrate begin to dry and then water thoroughly, allowing all excess water to drain.

Should Dragon Scale Aurea stay moist?

It likes consistent moisture while actively growing.

That does not mean constantly saturated substrate.

The roots still need oxygen.

Can Dragon Scale Aurea dry out?

A little drying at the top is absolutely fine.

Repeatedly allowing the entire root system to become severely dry can stress the plant and damage foliage.

Can you overwater Dragon Scale Aurea?

Absolutely.

Constantly wet substrate can damage the roots and eventually cause rot.

Why is my Dragon Scale Aurea drooping?

Check the substrate before automatically watering.

A thirsty plant can droop, but unhealthy wet roots can cause an incredibly similar looking problem.

Why is my Dragon Scale Aurea losing an old leaf when a new one opens?

Smaller Alocasias commonly go through a one leaf in, one leaf out phase.

As the root system becomes stronger and the plant stores more energy, it should gradually become capable of holding more foliage at once.

How many leaves should Dragon Scale Aurea have?

There is no correct number.

A young plant may only carry one or two leaves while a stronger established plant can gradually support more.

Healthy roots matter more than chasing a leaf count.

Why has my Dragon Scale Aurea new leaf come out smaller?

One smaller leaf is not automatically a problem.

Root disturbance, winter conditions, stress, low light or recent repotting can all temporarily reduce leaf size.

Why is my new Dragon Scale Aurea leaf stuck?

Fresh Alocasia leaves can occasionally take their time opening.

Warmth and comfortable humidity help.

Avoid manually peeling it open because new tissue damages incredibly easily.

How big does Dragon Scale Aurea grow?

Dragon Scale stays relatively compact compared with many larger Alocasias.

Around 50 to 80 cm indoors is a useful expectation for a mature plant under good conditions, although individual specimens can vary.

Is Dragon Scale Aurea a jewel Alocasia?

Dragon Scale is commonly grouped horticulturally with the jewel Alocasias because of its compact habit and incredibly thick textured foliage.

It is certainly much smaller and more compact than the giant Elephant Ear types.

How quickly does Dragon Scale Aurea grow?

Growth is usually moderate to slow.

Variegated plants may also grow more slowly than greener equivalents because heavily yellow tissue contains less chlorophyll.

Does Dragon Scale Aurea go dormant?

It can enter a strong winter slowdown or partial dormancy.

Some plants simply stop producing leaves while others may lose older foliage.

Can Dragon Scale Aurea lose all its leaves?

Yes.

Cold stress, root problems or a strong seasonal slowdown can occasionally leave an Alocasia without foliage.

A leafless plant is not automatically dead.

If the corm and roots remain healthy, fresh growth may return.

What should I do with Dragon Scale Aurea in winter?

Keep it warm, give it loads of useful light and reduce watering as the substrate begins drying much more slowly.

Stop routine feeding if active growth has stopped.

What temperature does Dragon Scale Aurea prefer?

Warm indoor temperatures suit it best.

Around 18 to 27°C works beautifully during active growth.

Try to keep it comfortably above 16°C through winter.

Does Dragon Scale Aurea need high humidity?

It appreciates moderate to higher humidity.

Comfortable humidity can help fresh leaves unfurl properly and reduce crispy edges.

Should I mist Dragon Scale Aurea?

You can, but occasional misting only changes humidity briefly.

A naturally humid room or humidifier makes a much bigger difference if your home is genuinely dry.

Is Dragon Scale Aurea good for a plant cabinet?

It can grow brilliantly in a well ventilated cabinet with strong useful light, warmth and humidity.

Just make sure airflow remains good and the root zone is not permanently saturated.

What soil is best for Dragon Scale Aurea?

Use an airy moisture retentive houseplant mix.

Peat free houseplant compost combined with fine bark, perlite, pumice or coir works really well.

Does Dragon Scale Aurea like being root bound?

It can tolerate a reasonably snug pot for a while.

There is no reason to rush a small root system into a huge container.

How often should I repot Dragon Scale Aurea?

Follow the roots rather than the calendar.

Repot when the root system has genuinely filled the container or the substrate has started breaking down.

How often should I feed Dragon Scale Aurea?

Around once a month during active spring and summer growth is normally plenty with a balanced houseplant fertiliser.

Reduce or stop routine feeding when winter growth slows.

Can fertiliser increase Dragon Scale Aurea variegation?

No fertiliser can guarantee stronger aurea expression.

Feed for healthy growth rather than trying to force more yellow.

Can Dragon Scale Aurea flower?

Yes.

Mature plants may occasionally produce a typical Alocasia spathe and spadix flower.

Should I remove Dragon Scale Aurea flowers?

You do not have to.

Some growers remove them while others let them develop naturally.

Either option is fine.

Can I propagate Dragon Scale Aurea?

Yes.

Established plants can produce offsets and corms which can be separated and grown on.

Can I propagate Dragon Scale Aurea from a leaf?

No.

A detached leaf cannot produce an entirely new Alocasia.

You need viable corm or rhizome tissue with a growing point.

Will a Dragon Scale Aurea corm definitely be variegated?

Do not assume a young plant will immediately express exactly the same amount or pattern of aurea as its parent.

Variegation can reveal itself differently as new growth develops.

Is Dragon Scale Aurea toxic to cats?

Yes.

Alocasias contain irritating calcium oxalate crystals and should be kept somewhere cats cannot chew them.

Is Dragon Scale Aurea toxic to dogs?

Yes.

Keep it away from dogs likely to chew houseplants.

Is Dragon Scale Aurea safe for children?

No.

Keep the plant somewhere young children cannot chew the foliage or stems.

Can Dragon Scale Aurea irritate skin?

The sap can irritate sensitive skin and eyes.

Gloves are sensible when doing substantial pruning, dividing the plant or handling damaged tissue.

What pests can affect Dragon Scale Aurea?

Spider mites are one of the biggest ones to watch for.

Mealybugs, thrips and scale insects can also appear.

Check underneath those textured leaves whenever you water.

The Dragon Scale effect should come from the plant.

Tiny things crawling between the scales were absolutely not included.

NEED ANOTHER PAIR OF EYES?

Need More Help With Your Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea Variegated?

Losing leaves? Aurea sections browning? New growth getting smaller? Or has your gorgeous golden dragon suddenly started looking considerably less legendary?

Most Dragon Scale Aurea problems can be narrowed down by looking at light, watering, temperature, humidity and root health.

Pop into our Congleton plant shop or drop us a message and we will help get your Alocasia Dragon Scale Aurea thriving again.

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