dragon scale texture loss on Alocasia Baginda
Quick answer
If your Alocasia Baginda has dragon scale texture loss, the most likely cause is: Looks like a literal dragon's egg or reptilian skin with deeply textured, thick leaves and prominent dark venation. This 'jewel' alocasia develops thinner, less textured leaves if ambient humidity drops below 50% or if roots are kept too wet.
Start here:
- 1. Let the top 2 inches of chunky soil dry out completely before watering
- 2. Provide 60-80% humidity to maintain the leathery, metallic texture
Why Alocasia Baginda gets dragon scale texture loss
Looks like a literal dragon's egg or reptilian skin with deeply textured, thick leaves and prominent dark venation. This 'jewel' alocasia develops thinner, less textured leaves if ambient humidity drops below 50% or if roots are kept too wet.
How to reverse dragon scale texture loss on Alocasia Baginda
- 1
Let the top 2 inches of chunky soil dry out completely before watering
- 2
Provide 60-80% humidity to maintain the leathery, metallic texture
- 3
Use a cloche or terrarium for smaller specimens
Keep dragon scale texture loss off this Alocasia Baginda
Do not treat like a standard tropical Alocasia—jewel types have thicker leaves but are more susceptible to corm rot from overwatering.