This plant likes a light, aerated soil and monthly feedings with a diluted liquid fertilizer. If growth slows quite a bit, the plant may be entering a brief dormancy, so water it less and do not fertilize it again until new growth appears. Craving higher humidity and consistent warmth, you will not want to place this plant near a drafty window. Likewise, you will not want to let it get scorched by light that is too bright. And although it flowers (similar to a peace lily flower), you will want to snip the bloom quickly so energy can be directed to the leaves.

Alocasia baginda, or the Dragon Scale Plant, has sizable leaves with coloration and texture to remind of us of mythical dragons. The leaves have lots of visual interest, with dark green recessed veining and raised portions of a lighter gray-green. Their placement on the plant makes them very visible, so that they can be admired from any angle when the plant is on a table or plant stand. Requiring only basic houseplant care, it doesn't take much to tame this "dragon".