Alocasia Dragon Scale Mint 8cm

🌿 Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale Mint’ Care Guide

Dragon Scale Mint is all about mythical foliage — thick, heavily textured leaves with an incredible scale-like appearance and cool minty tones that make the plant look almost unreal. Compact, highly collectible, and full of character, this jewel Alocasia brings serious fantasy jungle energy to any plant collection. 🌿✨

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light
• Bright filtered light helps maintain its beautiful mint colouring
• Avoid direct sunlight — textured foliage can scorch and mark easily
• Too little light may slow growth and reduce colour intensity

💧 Water

• Keep the substrate lightly moist, but never soggy
• Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings
• Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix
• Excellent drainage is essential to help prevent root rot

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers high humidity (65–85%)
• Higher humidity encourages healthy foliage and smoother unfurling
• Warm, stable conditions produce the best growth
• Avoid cold draughts and sudden temperature changes

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed every 2–4 weeks during active growth
• Use a balanced diluted liquid fertiliser
• Reduce feeding during cooler months or periods of dormancy

🌱 Quick Tips

• Ideal for display cabinets or warm, humid rooms
• Avoid overpotting — a chunky, airy substrate helps keep the roots healthy
• May become dormant during cooler months, so reduce watering if growth slows
• Handle new leaves gently while they're unfurling

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

Dragon Scale Mint looks like it belongs in a fantasy film. Those armour-like leaves and cool mint tones give it proper mythical jungle energy — no dragon required. 🌿✨