{"product_id":"alocasia-dragon-scale-albo-tissue-culture-gc","title":"Alocasia Dragon Scale Albo Tissue Culture-Growers Choice","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🌿 \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e \"Dragon Scale Albo\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍃 Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, shield-shaped leaves with a thick, slightly cupped form — distinctively rigid structure with pronounced, embossed venation resembling dragon scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp white sectoral patches cutting through dark green tissue — half-moon leaves or sharply divided white\/green sections, occasional marbling or streaking that follows or interrupts the vein pattern; some leaves may emerge almost fully green or heavily white depending on the growth cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrongly derived from Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' — extreme contrast between textured \"dragon scale\" foliage and pure white albo variegation; white sections are often sharply defined rather than softly blended, and each leaf can vary significantly in balance between green and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, leathery leaves with a matte-to-satin finish — deeply raised venation creates a sculpted, armor-like surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-growing, compact rhizomatous Alocasia — maintains a tight, upright clumping form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces leaves sequentially from a central rhizome; highly variable leaf outcomes (green, sectoral albo, or mostly white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate slows significantly with high variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature plants develop larger leaves with more pronounced venation and stronger texture definition — \"scale\" effect becomes more dramatic, though variegation patterns increase in instability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌡️ Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, indirect light is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains variegation contrast and supports healthy growth in low-chlorophyll (white) areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo little light → reversion to greener leaves, loss of scale definition, and reduced growth vigor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil lightly moist but well-draining — water when top layer begins to dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a chunky, airy aroid mix with consistent moisture without saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overwatering (high risk of rhizome rot) and allowing soil to fully dry for long periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rare Root Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53997256048950,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7085\/5990\/files\/IMG_7015.jpg?v=1778088767","url":"https:\/\/rarerootsupply.com\/products\/alocasia-dragon-scale-albo-tissue-culture-gc","provider":"Rare Root Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}