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Alocasia baginda 'Pink Dragon'

Pink Dragon Alocasia

Typical UK price

£9

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Price by size

Sold, 90 days
13
Middle half
£7 to £11
Last sold
18 Oct 2026
On record
22
Cutting/corm2 sold
7cm13 sold
12cm2 sold
Mature5 on record
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About Alocasia baginda 'Pink Dragon'

Alocasia baginda 'Pink Dragon' is a colour-form selection of the Dragon Scale Alocasia, distinguished by the flush of dusky pink that runs along its petioles and the reverse of its leaves. The thick, deeply corrugated upper blade shares the same silvery-green ground colour and recessed near-black veining as the standard Dragon Scale, with the pink pigmentation as the distinguishing trait among jewel Alocasia collectors. Like its parent form it stays compact and clumping, making it a manageable size for a shelf or terrarium setup.

Native range

Cultivated colour-form selection of the species native to the limestone hills of Kalimantan, Borneo.

Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo

Classification

Genus
Alocasia
Family
Araceae
Type
Cultivar
Growth habit
Dwarf, clumping, upright
Form of
Alocasia baginda

Morphology

Leaf shape
Broadly ovate, shield-like
Leaf length
15-22 cm
Leaf width
10-15 cm
Petiole colour
Dusky pink flush
Venation
Recessed dark green-black veins
Texture
Leathery, thick, corrugated
Variegation
N/A
Growth habit
Upright dwarf clumping

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Current listings on eBay UK

By month

MonthMedianSold
Oct 2026£93
Sep 2026£113
Aug 2026£104
Jul 2026£75
Jun 2026£103
May 2026£112
Apr 2026£261
Dec 2025£101

Before you buy

  • Check the corm/base is firm, not soft or foul-smelling; Alocasia rot starts underground and spreads upward
  • Expect some seasonal leaf loss to be normal on jewel Alocasias. A bare corm with visible new growth point is not necessarily a dead plant
  • For named colour forms (Dragon Scale, Silver Dragon, Pink Dragon), confirm the leaf colouration and vein depth match the named form, since inconsistent labelling is common in this group
  • Inspect the undersides of leaves and leaf axils for spider mite webbing or stippling before buying

Alocasia baginda 'Pink Dragon' care

Substrate
Chunky, fast-draining aroid mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% potting compost, 10% horticultural charcoal. Jewel Alocasias are highly prone to rot in dense, wet substrate.
Watering
Allow the top 2-3cm of substrate to dry between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy, when the plant may lose leaves and rest; this is normal, not a sign of failing health.
Humidity
60-80%. Below 50% humidity commonly causes crispy leaf edges and stalled growth; a humidity tent or cabinet is strongly recommended for consistent results.
Feeding
Balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every 3-4 weeks during active growth. Stop feeding once the plant shows signs of seasonal dormancy.
Repotting
Every 12-18 months, or when offsets crowd the pot. Use a shallow, wide container that suits the dwarf clumping habit rather than a deep one.

Common problems

  • Sudden leaf loss / dormancy

    Cause: Natural seasonal response to shorter days or cooler temperatures, normal for jewel Alocasias

    Fix: Reduce watering significantly, keep the corm dry-ish but not bone dry, and wait for new growth in spring

  • Root/corm rot

    Cause: Overwatering combined with dense, slow-draining substrate

    Fix: Unpot, trim all soft/mushy tissue back to firm white flesh, dust with cinnamon, and repot into fresh dry chunky mix

  • Spider mites

    Cause: Low humidity and still air, especially in centrally-heated UK homes over winter

    Fix: Increase humidity, improve air circulation, and treat with insecticidal soap at the first sign of stippled leaves

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How to propagate Alocasia baginda 'Pink Dragon'

Methods
Rhizome division, Offset (corm/pup). Step-by-step guide
Difficulty
Moderate. Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
Time to establish
2-4 months
True from cuttings
Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
Notes
Jewel Alocasias produce basal offsets/pups once mature, which can be separated with a clean cut through the connecting rhizome once they have their own root system. Named colour forms (Dragon Scale, Silver Dragon, Pink Dragon) breed true from division since they are stable selections, not chimeric sports.

In the wild