{"product_id":"alocasia-dragon-scale-mix-color-tissue-culture-gc","title":"Alocasia Dragon Scale Mix Color Tissue Culture-Growers Choice","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🌿 \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e \"Dragon Scale Mix Color\"\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 — strongly textured surface with pronounced, raised venation resembling reptilian \"scales\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unstable multi-expression variegation on a base similar to Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' — this \"mix color\" form produces two distinct variegation types across different leaves: albo expression (crisp white or creamy sectoral patches, half-moon leaves or sharp white blocks, high contrast with sometimes very limited chlorophyll areas) and aurea expression (golden yellow to chartreuse streaks or marbling, softer transitions blending into green tissue, often more stable than pure white leaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome plants may also show mixed leaves where albo and aurea appear in different zones of the same plant over time — a single plant can produce both white and yellow variegated leaves unpredictably; each new leaf is variable with strong contrast between sculpted \"dragon scale\" texture and shifting color expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, leathery leaves with a matte-to-satin finish — deeply embossed venation gives a scaled, armor-like appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow to moderate-growing rhizomatous Alocasia — compact and upright, forming a tight clump over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces leaves sequentially from a central rhizome; each new leaf may differ dramatically in color outcome (green, albo, or aurea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate depends heavily on stability and light conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature plants develop larger, more defined \"scale\" texture with stronger venation contrast and increased leaf size, though variegation remains unpredictable\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\u003eSupports both albo and aurea expression and helps maintain strong leaf texture and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo little light → loss of variegation contrast, reversion toward plain green leaves, and slower, weaker growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil lightly moist but never waterlogged — water when top layer begins to dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a chunky, airy aroid mix with consistent moisture balance and excellent drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overwatering (high risk of rhizome rot) and long dry periods that stress new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rare Root Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53997254934838,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7085\/5990\/files\/IMG_7014.jpg?v=1778088363","url":"https:\/\/rarerootsupply.com\/products\/alocasia-dragon-scale-mix-color-tissue-culture-gc","provider":"Rare Root Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}