Alocasia Dragon Scale Care | How I grew mine large in a year!

[@karenb136]

Yes, I’d love an in depth corm video. Regarding plants needing to just grow a bit to be healthier, I agree. I saw this with my lemon-lime philodendron then all of a sudden it just took off😁. Thanks for the video. Beautiful plant! 💚🌿🪴🌱💚

[@keeksington]

Yesss! I would love one too :)

[@Thevalkyrietribe]

Mee too

[@eb8449]

I work in Youth Mental Health and my plant obsession very quickly became an essential part of my self care routine. Since discovering your videos, my new favorite thing to do is pop on the video of the day, make myself a coffee and then start my plant chores. All of this rambling just to say, thank you! You make a difference in peoples daily lives without realizing it! Sending lots of love from Halifax, Nova Scotia ❤🌱

[@fallenbarbieee]

Your dragon scale is so stunning it’s seriously unbelievable! Beautiful plant and beautiful lady😍

[@frankw9836]

I lost my best mate ( a beautiful spaniel) after being my life for 17y adopted a 5 year old hound who died after 2 years 😢 ....since then i am into plants, i am obsessed now, went from one to 50 plants in one year , love your channel and advise , and you 😊

[@averilt]

Oh and can I just say that I, like many who follow you, LOVE your everyday normal plant care/chores videos, they're so relaxing and enjoyable to watch. No need for anything special, it's nice just seeing you show such care and concern with every plant regardless of it's exoticness, price or size.

[@plantycodename8289]

I just got a dragon scale alocasia three days ago and I am so excited to see it grow!!! Thank you so much for the care tips!!!

[@wildfern]

Youre so welcome!! enjoy your alocasia 😃

[@melissaharnish9094]

I got my first dragon scale yesterday after hearing you rave about them for sometime now😉 I love alocasia but I’ve been nervous to get more as my first one. A little jewel alocasia has been so finicky and I’ve struggled to keep it alive this past year. I have it in the cabinet now and I think we’re finally turning a corner and it’s doing better so that’s great. I’m so excited to have this dragon scale in my collection. It is just beautiful beautiful I love how heavy duty the leaves feel, the gorgeous vein on the back, the pattern on the front. They are just stunning.🥰 feeling much more confident going into the initial care of this alocasia now that I’ve been watching your videos for sometime and have a little more understanding so thanks again for sharing your experience and expertise with us!

[@valerianmandrake]

Wow, what an amazing plant!! 😮 I recently got a Dracon Scale that's still tiny. I'm stunned by how pretty, thick and huge your leaves have become! Good job caring for them!

[@carahrichardson9588]

I literally bought one of these because I saw it on your channel. I looked for it for months before giving up and buying it on etsy. It arrived last week and we are so so happy. Thank you for this video its exactly what I needed

[@wildfern]

Oh that is so exciting!! And perfect timing indeed ☺️

[@RachaelAttewell]

Would love a corm video! I was first introduced to the Dragon Scale on your channel and the ikea green house cabinet and I now have both (which my dragon scale is loving!) Would love to learn more about making more baby dragon scales!

[@Youngone78]

Instant follow! This is exactly the video I’ve been searching for. Just got one a week ago, and it’s my favorite, but, I’m confused about how to care for it. Thank you ☺️ plus, you are so darn cute! Might copy the hair!

[@EverythingPlants]

Yours is so STUNNING! Now I'm going to finish watching the video!

[@Kvikurten]

Besides my jealousy over your gorgeous plants, i am in loooove with your teny tiny ponytails 😍😍

[@wildfern]

thank you 🥺🥺

[@teresalynnturner781]

I know how you feel! I bought mine from an etsy seller for 50 bucks and I am totally in love with it! It had 1 leaf and now it has 6. It hasn't lost one yet. I use coco coir/perlite mixed with vermiculite and water. I've not fed it yet. But I did buy some worm castings. But haven't worked it in yet. Mine is thriving beautifully!

[@alantower9659]

Nicely done. A venture to Tucson might change your mind on the humidity required---I've learned to be brave here. I've got a lot of plants, doing well, and our humidity is almost always under 20%. An Ikea cabinet can bring it to 50% if well sealed. Obviously, Vancouver Island is ideal for plants of many, many sorts. But, you might be surprised how well plants do with a desert environment. Things like various Philodendrons and Anthurium and Peperomia, etc. all are thriving. That's a beautiful Alocasia cultivar. You have good taste in plants. I enjoy your videos. And the shortest pigtails in history are still cute.

[@yippydippyhippy6549]

I am living for all the posts recently!! I am also still on the hunt for a silver dragon! Fingers crossed. Home Depots have been getting them though!

[@angellynette8258]

I got one today at a nearby Lowes. They are selling them for $20 if you can catch one in or if you’re Lowes gets them in.

[@TamaraMcRill]

Have your big box store ones been healthy looking? I saw some in Home Depots for $25 but they looked sad and some had mushy stems. I still picked one up but it's definitely in rehab mode.

[@angellynette8258]

The ones at Lowes were very healthy and I’m pretty sure they had just got them in. I was luck enough to go early morning as they were doing clearance, and caught one because the decorative pot was missing and got it for $5. They also had Xanthosoma, Caladium Lindenii in if you like those.

[@TamaraMcRill]

@@angellynette8258 OH, nice! I'll have to keep my eye out for a more established one.

[@TheKarakitty7]

I bought one from Walmart a few weeks ago!

[@emilyadams1970]

One of my favorite throwback fern videos!

[@diane5454]

Great video. I just got my first Alocasia last week. It’s the one with the metallic looking leaves. The leaves are so beautiful that I just can’t stop looking at them 😊. Yours is beautiful, I’m obsessed. I have to get one like that too. By the way, you are super cute and pretty 😊.

[@jonesie8377]

My dragon scale is the same color too! I am glad to see another person with a plant like this. I’m growing my in my bedroom with a humidifier (hovering around 50% humidity)

[@jlacasse3750]

What an amazing plant. I cannot get over the beauty of those leaves. Thank you so much for your comment about juvenile plants. Most of my plants are doing so well, but my tiny rare plant collection is struggling, and I do not know what to do anymore to meet their needs. Maybe I just need to be patient and let them mature a bit :)

[@karlyharris2941]

Ive been patiently awaiting this video, so informative! A video dedicated to corms and what to do with them would be amazing! Hope youre doing well Fern 🌿💖

[@rhondafisher72]

That plant is my next buy. Can't wait to it to warm up before I go for it. Yours is beautiful.

[@charlenepolsky1575]

She is gorgeous. The jewel alocasias are maybe my favorite of all. I have pink & grey dragons (Maharani). Getting the Dragon Scale & silver Dragon very soon - that will make me Mother of Dragons. My pride & joy is A cuprea. Have your guys flowered? Have you had any problems with a leaf becoming around the edges? I will definitely up the fertilizer. I have them in my jungle lounge & can keep humidity around 65-70% with humidifier. I only bottom water them. Advice I picked up somewhere. We only see Black Velvets in big box stores here in mid-Atlantic US. I am very excited to repot in a month or so & see how many corms I get. Thanks for highlighting this plant.

[@amandah2752]

I am so glad you made this video! I just bought a dragon scale and it’s also my first alocasia 😬 it’s one of my wishlist plants and I’m terrified to mess this up.

[@Youngone78]

Same!! Got it a week ago, and so scared that I’m doing something wrong 😑

[@walterd02]

Bought a dragon scale variegated recently and it was pretty white with some slight green so I thought I could still manage under a grow light but it's fairly young since it was a product of tissue culture I got off a seller after acclimation and it's absolutely getting smoked. I hope it survives into maturity :( They're so pretty and one of the reason I even got into house plants

[@pinkyysk]

Wish I'd seen this before I bought my teeny tiny dragon scale. Which I've had for months and it appears to be trying for leaf 4. Only notice the day I brought him my 2nd dragon scale which is silver was not the biggest fan till I saw it in person and saw how cheap it was for the size small but still way bigger then my first. So will do more along the lines of what you have been doing Thanks very helpful

[@wandashaw3551]

Hi Fern, she's a beauty! You can clearly see she's very happy with the care you're giving her!! Great Job.

[@wildfern]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@SickBoiRENegade]

Good timing! I just ordered an Alocasia pink dragon and a maharani from Steve's leaves💜🌱 I love alocasias. My favs are my stingray and my black velvet! Next on the list is a cuprea! So gorgeous!

[@xenic101]

After years on my wishlist, I finally ordered both a Dragon Scale and a Silver Dragon Scale alocasia a few days ago. I'm so excited for them to get here and grow as nicely as yours has. Thanks for the timely video!

[@MaryHernandez-5909]

What a beautiful plant ❤. Plus the black velvet in the background is a beauty too. Thinking about getting a Silver Dragon and Black Velvet or Red Secret..😊

[@tinabratland4027]

Beautiful! I followed your suggestion of growing the corms in sphagnum moss in a glass jar with clear wrap on top...I have leaves on 3 of them so far.

[@wildfern]

That's so awesome!!

[@tinabratland4027]

@@wildfern I think so too! I've failed in all my previous attempts so this is such a win.

[@louiseb5702]

Always enjoy your monthly favourites videos! Love your new plants 🌱🌱.

[@Anna-qy7qo]

your alocasia dragon scale is literally the reason I just got one! Im actually obsessed!!

[@emmasplantz]

My dragon scale is also super hearty! I sometimes let the soil dry out and it’s never complained. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@samLannoyandmyboys1D]

Do you keep yours in a cabinet or terrarium or just in the open?

[@emmasplantz]

@@samLannoyandmyboys1D in a cabinet!

[@franzi6280]

Another one 😍 you keep spoiling us Fern 🥰 Your alocasia looks soooo lush and that new leave is massive 🪴😮

[@barblongstreth8887]

I brought one and got it home and the leaves started to fall I don't know why I grow a lot of house plants .but I don't know why the leaves are falling off . This one it is the same one you got on your videos

[@debbielee9624]

Got one in the mail a week ago....he's looking more like a corm than a plant now so I needed this video more than ever 🥺💖💝💘

[@laurenervin1404]

Your dragon scale was literally the plant that made me fall in love with them! I finally got my own a few months ago and put it into my detolf. It definitely needed time to recover from shipping, but so far the newest leaf is looking good🤞it came in soil, so I'm just going to keep it in that, but I definitely want to experiment with some of the corms in pon too!

[@darciemeihoff4091]

Your video are getting better and better. Super helpful. Thank you!

[@chayareimariebaldonado9159]

Yesss I heard in another video they also believe they needa mature more to hold more leaves bc the older leaves die out as new ones form when they’re younger. Thanks for the advice!

[@mhilmyfauzi4523]

yeees, would love a corm video. your alocasia dragon scale is beautiful, lovely leaves. i have an alocasia plumbea (i think? it was a gift) and yeah, a lot of spider mites, i have to spray them with neem oil like every other day and i almost always check under the leaves to make sure that there are no more spider mites lol

[@VickyHafler]

Yes, a corm video. I now “need” one of these. 🥰

[@mimzyrabbit545]

Omg this is exactly what I needed! I literally just found an alocasia silver dragon at Home Depot!

[@zenmamalove]

Thank you, your videos help so much! ESPECIALLY letting me know the Littles are SO MUCH HARDER. I'm struggling with a baby dragon scale I've pretty much unalived, and a Frydek was touch and go but u think turned a corner 😊.

[@clairealexander8747]

DOING THE MOST. i love all the new videos 🥰😍😍

[@bridgetc07]

Yes please make a video about corms! I would love to learn more about them. 💚

[@Sarah-fk9oe]

I would love to see a corn dedicated video! Just bought a alocasia dragin scale yesterday and I'm so in love with it.

[@SickBoiRENegade]

I couldn't stop staring at that stunning glori leaf in the background 🤤 but then I realized it's a pillow😂🤣🤦‍♀️

[@PetraEmmy]

Ohmygosh Fern! She is a beauty and your timing is perfect because today I added the alocasia wentii and Im sooooo excited.. any tips are welcome because I have a feeling she is going to be a bit more attention seeking then ALL my orchids.. Thanks again for sharing your experiences and knowledge..

[@jordans2177]

I had a Alocasia Brazil that was doing well, so I thought I'd have no issues with the dragonscale. I was WRONG. lol

[@HiPistoltoejHi]

I have begon using stratum for my corms and theyre making roots in days! Its crazy, its All I use now!

[@wishingonthemoon1]

FERN! I just discovered the Alocasia Melo, and it has to be one of the CUTEST plants I’ve seen in my life. Planning to send you some corms when it gets bigger. I’ll email you.

[@wildfern]

ahhh just googled it - it's so gorgeous! 🫶

[@BTeezy82]

Wow beautiful! I just got a rehab silver dragon today.

[@waltertom9300]

So far I was only an Alocasia lover but now I fell in love with you too. You are soo sooo cute! 😊 And thanks for the video too :)

[@maditux8826]

I just bought a big one for $20 at Home Depot! It’s a lot easier to care for than I thought. 💚

[@AC.666]

I wish I could find one at Home Depot or Lowe's! I know they sell them time to time, and they're MUCH cheaper than a nursery or online seller! At this time, April of 2022, I believe there were locations in the Southern US that had them available very recently. I'm in Massachusetts, I haven't seen them up here yet.

[@LolaLina7]

Perfect timing! Just bought mine this afternoon 🥰❤️

[@wildfern]

Oh that is perfect! 👏

[@chloekrause5984]

FINALLY hopped on the Alocasia Train! I picked up a Silver Dragon 🐉 at Wally World (she lookin pitiful and scraggly, but she’s still stunning). ANYWAY…going back through your videos and watching this one to learn how to care for my new 🐉 Dragon!!!! Thank you! Cheers!

[@lindaholder2222]

I Was blown away seeing your dragon it has grown so beautiful Fern well I went to a nursery in Dayton ohio this morning they had a ton of everything and I found one too I'm scared to death I hope I do it justice. I HAVE lost three Alocasia Sting ray so wish me luck Thanks Fern ttyl

[@Zoemexia]

I saw this video yesterday and i got a dragon scale immediately!! Im so excited 🙊🙌🏼 yours is stunning!

[@wildfern]

Oh that's super exciting!! Enjoy it

[@angellynette8258]

I just got the Dragon Scale Silver at my local Lowes today. I got mine for $5 because the decorative pot was missing. They are charging $20 for it.

[@hennesseyme9112]

Nice plant! I am going to repot mine back in plastic. I already have one in PON but it never got huge like yours my goodness!

[@wildfern]

Thank you for watching and good luck :)

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Loved this video, your plant is gorgeous! Lots of good information, which I appreciate as always. I picked up a Silver Dragon last week and I’m really looking forward to growing this beautiful plant. 🥰. Many thanks for sharing your healthy gorgeous plant with us and for your content! 👏🪴🥰

[@familhagaudir8561]

Beautiful Alocassia. The texture, dark green/silvery color, patterns and slight dome shape make a great combinaison. I had to get one. Nowhere near as big as yourse. Color's close enough though.

[@mariah_malik383]

I found one at Agway for $15 and it was a full plant. Also found a silver dragon for the same price at agway

[@annaa.5863]

Love this video, dragon scale one of my all time favorite. Definitely would love to see a corm video. Thanks Fern for all your content! 💚

[@natashaoreilly7072]

I’m just getting a corm in, I’m excited! Thanks for the tips Fern 😍

[@hooksknotslove1528]

Yes a more in depth video on how you propagate from kwuarms would be great. Just bought my first alocasia today at Home Depot. The Silver Dragon. Looking forward to learning more about these plants. Thanks for sharing your experience growing these beauties.

[@rebeccalowry5456]

Thank you so much on making this video! My dragon scale keeps flowering for me. I've had it maybe since Sept and this the second time it's flowered. I cut the first flower off but this time I'm going to let go. Also thanks on the information on the corms! Mine has give is giving a sh*t ton off right off the top of the soil and I wasn't sure what to do with them. Great content in this video and I would love to see that video on what to do with corms in depth! Thanks!

[@OrianaFunkhouser]

I got one like a year and a half ish ago for $65 I believe and mine also lives in my ikea cabinet! It matured pretty quickly! I don’t think I’ve had and corms though

[@plants4brains559]

Oi! I just got my dragon scale this year and its already given me 1 new leaf. Ive been snooping it for another one every day. Actually just picked up a self watering pot to put it in. I love to grow my corms in pon. I have two Amazonicas Ive grown so far, and they are thriving so i plant on keeping them in a semi hydro pon set up.

[@noeltimberlake165]

Omgee your tiny ponytails are effing adorable.

[@wildfern]

Thanks 😅

[@billsb77]

Omg yassss! So jealous! the My dragon scale is still struggling from shipping. Yours looks so amazing! Saving this video to my faves for reference! Mine has been in my cabinet for a couple weeks now.

[@angela86753]

I just got one last month and I am loving it so much. You inspired me to try one after I saw how beautiful yours is

[@missperry9539]

Just picked up a silver dragon at HD for $19 bucks. It’s wild when you see prices drop after you pay big money. Yours is lovely! It’s my first Alocasia bc I fear spider mites so much! Thanks for the video!

[@neubies3]

Is there an update on bringing this out of the cabinet? Just bought this, the silver scale, red secret and frydeck. They're so beautiful.

[@roxanedawn3752]

I have been desperately trying to keep and grow a dragon scale. I have now tried four large plants each turning yellow and drooping to the death! The last one I had, I decided to transplant into pon. I found the roots were just a solid intertwined mess. There was hardly any soil; it was so root bound. So now that I straightened the roots out and put this forth one in pon, I am hoping that it will perk up. But it looks droopy and is turning yellow too. I am at a loss as I have considered the need for light, humidity, appropriate temperature, soil and water. I've also taken a jewelry loupe to search evey square inch for parasites. I think they are the most finiky-assed foliage that I have ever had! I am determined but so close to letting the dragon lay.

[@ritajones4815]

Yes I’d love to have an in depth corm video

[@averilt]

😭😭 Your alocasia is so gorgeous and perfectttt, I'm so jelly! Where I am it's hot all year so all alocasias are basically spider mite brothels if they don't get drenched with rain everyday 🙃🙃

[@Tem1986]

Thanks for great videos ☺️ I’m a longtime viewer from Iran ☺️ by the way your new look is amazing 🕊🕊

[@JoyceDarden]

Very informative thanks. I just got a silver dragon so lm learning 😅 18:47

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

It’s so pretty!!! Thank you for all your knowledge. Also love your hair!! 💚

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much!!

[@abigailperezful]

Yes, please a start to finish video on Alocasia chorms 🙏🏽

[@lisastevo88ify]

Can confirm all alocasia are spidermite magnets. I never have issues with spidermites on my other plants, only ever my alocasia. They particularly love my stingray and black velvet, but I've had them on all of them at least once.

[@jaexmaisdose]

Honestly, among my Alocasias, the Dragons Scale is the hardiest. I have put mine into a glass pot with pon, and keep the bottom third full with water and that plant won't quit growing huge leaves. (generally I have found that Alocasias do amazing in pond, you wouldn't believe the roots they grow in a few weeks) She's not in a humid environment and just a few meters away from a south facing window as well. And she greq a third plant in her pot bc I in't take out any of the corms, so that went well for me :D I would advise tho to not put them directly into a South facng window - I had a few leaves that burned around the edges

[@stephenshanebeaty]

I might have to try mine in pumice or pon because I'm having terrible results trying to grow my two allocasias in soil

[@evelyn_doe]

This plant..... soooo beautiful 😍 ❤ 😘 perfect video and so cute you as always ❤

[@GEOMETRICINK]

When I want a fuller pot of alocasia I just leave the corms in the pot and they will naturally sprout during the summer growing season. I’ve never had to pluck them out, they just do their thing. I wonder if it’s quicker to pull them the way you do and put them in a baggie then repot with the parent plant? I bet having them in a humid bag helps. I’m going to try that this year 👍

[@M1gas]

very beautiful. but are those really "massive" leaves?

[@AC.666]

I'm reading comments about how people are finding these at Home Depot and Lowe's. I wish I could!! I assume it's a regional thing. I'm in Massachusetts and I check it both stores a few times a month. They price them much, much cheaper than nurseries and online sellers do!!

[@rubyg813]

I literally thought I ruined my Maharani when I repotted it because the corms came off!! I’ve been keeping an eye on it ever since cuz I thought I ruined its roots 😂 I only got an Alocasia bcuz of your dragon scale!! Hoping I’ll get my hands on one some day!! 💚

[@FirstLast-yq9wl]

What a gorgeous plant!

[@hola-rk3lr]

For bigger leaves I recommend you to put in LECA your next alocasia, trust me, it’s another experiencie. I have tried it in pon but the oxigen it’s not the same

[@wildfern]

curious to try 👀

[@littleredbee5202]

I recently got a Silver Dragon, so this video was very helpful! Would love if you do a video on corms. Alocasia is my favorite genus, but I have yet to find a corm (I'm still fairly new to houseplants)

[@TimsZonePushingGarden]

That’s a great looking plant, thanks for sharing.

[@suedobak4971]

An absolutely stunning plant !!

[@rayacat1]

Your alocasia is super gorgeous 😍 I only have a little Pink Dragon but I don't expect she'll ever get as lush as yours. I am hunting for a Dragon Scale or Silver Dragon. Nice video as usual💙💛

[@ninabeena83]

Top wishlist plant! Thank you for this video, I’ve been scared to get one thinking I may not be able to care for it properly Oh, and the current price 🤣

[@mollyscores]

Fertilizer can be scary my first round I destroyed most of my babies but I use my fish tank water from my planted tanks now and it works wonders

[@fredtodhunter2643]

Alocasia genus are my favourite, can you do a video on propergating the bulbs or pups on some?

[@lisacain9519]

I just got a dragon scale today! I'm hoping it grows as big as yours someday!

[@doomsdaykingdom86]

Yeah I want a whole corm video please! After finding out what that was I believe I threw away one not knowing. My black velvet has produced three corm that I know of. This is so hard to learn. One rotted, one completely dried out, and one it's on the way out I think. Help!

[@zenmamalove]

And yes please, beginning to end corm video!!!