Alocasia Regal Shield Care Guide
About Alocasia Regal Shield
The stunning Alocasia Regal Shields (Alocasia odora x reginula) is an attractive statement plant with large, arrow-shaped leaves. It’s a hybrid of Alocasia odora and Alocasia reginula, and is also commonly known as the Elephant Ear plant because of its huge leaves.
Alocasia Regal Shield is a tropical plant that traces its origin to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Most suited to hardiness zones 10-11, this spectacular plant will thrive indoors with some extra care; it requires a warm, humid environment with proper lighting.
Alocasia ‘Regal Shield’ can be toxic to pets when ingested, so it’s best kept out of their reach. With its imposing foliage, this tropical beauty symbolizes protection and prosperity.
Other impressive Alocasia plants in our collection include the velvety green Alocasia Frydek and the funky Alocasia Polly.
Regal Shield Alocasia: Benefits
Alocasia Regal Shields Care: Growing Tips
It takes some extra care to grow a healthy Alocasia Regal Shields, but this plant’s extraordinary charm makes it well worth the effort. Here’s what you need to know about growing this tropical plant:
Alocasia Regal Shield: Light Requirements & Temperature
- Light: Alocasia loves bright but indirect lighting. Outdoors, it will grow better in partial shade; however, direct sunlight can damage its lovely leaves.
- Temperature: This plant thrives in stable, warm temperatures of 70°F-85°F. It should be brought indoors if temperatures drop below 59°F.
Alocasia Regal Shields: Watering & Humidity
- Watering: Water consistently and deeply when the top few inches of the soil feel dry. Soggy soil can cause root rot.
- Humidity: This tropical beauty loves high humidity and makes a great bathroom plant. Don’t mist its leaves, however, as this can cause various leaf issues.
Regal Shields Alocasia: Soil, Fertilizer, and Repotting
- Soil: Mix well-draining soil with sand, bark, and organic matter for the perfect combination of nutrients and good drainage.
- Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Dilute the fertilizer to a quarter strength to prevent damaging the roots.
- Repotting: Alocasias like to be slightly rootbound. Repot into slightly larger pots in the spring, watering the plant well beforehand.
Alocasia Regal Shield: Propagation
It’s easiest to propagate your Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’ by dividing the small corms from the mother plant during division. Place them in water or moist sphagnum moss, changing the water regularly until their roots form. Keep the humidity high around the new plants.
Alocasia Regal Shields: Common Problems
Yellowing leaves are a signal that you’re overwatering your Regal Shield plant. Low humidity may cause crisp, brown leaf edges. This Alocasia requires minimal pruning; trim damaged leaves to promote new growth and maintain its bushy shape.
Alocasia Regal Shield: Companion Plants & Placement Options
Combine your Regal Shield Elephant Ear with other leafy plants for a lush, jungle-like atmosphere.
Great to Place on
The spectacular Alocasia Regal Shield plant is an exceptional statement plant for any interior. Until fully grown, you can decorate your working desk with this tropical gem, or place it in the bedroom for a relaxing effect.
Alocasia Regal Shield Grows Well With
Alocasia Regal Shields will look amazing combined with other foliage plants:
- Red Prayer Plant: The Red Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is valued for its eye-catching and colorful foliage; it’s relatively easy to grow and entirely pet-friendly, too.
- Calathea Dottie: Calathea Dottie (Calathea roseopicta) is a prayer plant with a lovely leaf pattern in various shades of green, purple, and red.
- Velvet Leaf Philodendron: The Velvet Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron micans) is an adorable vine with soft, velvety leaves in pink, copper, and green.
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Care level: Pretty chill
Light: High
Not pet friendly
Water: Once a week
