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How to Grow and Care for Dragon scale

Dragon scale, also known as Silver Dragon, Alocasia Dragon Scale, Green Scale Alocasia, Alocasia 'Dragon Scale', Dragon Alocasia

Dragon scale is a tropical perennial known for its striking foliage. Special care points include maintaining high humidity and ensuring well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Dragon scale has a difficult care level due to its need for stable tropical conditions, which can be challenging to replicate in non-tropical climates.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Dragon scale

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelMedium
Care DifficultyHard
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsPartial sun
Soil pH5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones
10
ToxicityToxic to Pets
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Varieties of Dragon scale
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Elephant ear 'Dragon Scale'

It’s easy to imagine the striking glossy leaves of elephant ear 'Dragon Scale' adorning the flanks of a mythical dragon. This striking ornamental appeal ensures that gardeners overlook its difficulty of growth and toxicity to humans and animals. This tropical Southeast Asian native is most often grown as a houseplant since it doesn’t tolerate cool climates.

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Silver dragon

Silver dragon is grown as a decorative houseplant for its striking silvery foliage. Is toxic is eaten by humans, dogs, and cats, causing mouth and stomach irritation due to insoluble calcium oxalate.

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