Alocasia Regal Shield

Alocasia Regal Shield Care

Alocasia 'Regal Shields'

What is the plant

Alocasia 'Regal Shields' or Elephant Ear 'Regal Shields' is a perennial flowering plant from the family Araceae. It has large, almost black velvety leaves with a soothing maroon underside on thick, green stalks.

Tropical plants in the Alocasia genus feature stunning foliage that can become the centerpiece of a garden or room. In the right conditions, they can grow very fast, but they are also sensitive plants. Alocasia grows well in big pots; they can thrive in the summertime and then be brought indoors in the winter. If you have children or pets, you may want to avoid these plants as the leaves are toxic to humans and animals.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 10a

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Allow the top 2"- 3" of soil to dry out before watering. Try to keep the soil evenly moist. Over-watering, wet leaves, and soggy soil makes an alocasia plant susceptible to a variety of serious fungal infections. Check the soil frequently until you are sure of the plant's watering needs. Alocasia plants require less water during the winter when it's dormant.
Fertilizer
Feed with a diluted balanced fertilizer from spring every 2 weeks and stop at the end of August then start again at the beginning of spring.
Sunlight
Choose a spot with bright light, but no direct sunlight. Keep it shaded for a good part of the day in the summer, if it's warm and humid enough.

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Soil
Use an organic well-aerated loose soil that contains a good amount of peat moss. If the soil seems a little heavy, add some builder's sand or perlite.
Temperature
Alocasia plants prefer warm temperatures between 60-80°F (15.6-26.7°C). These plants become dormant with prolonged exposure to temperatures below 60°F (15.6°C) and may drop all of their leaves. Be sure to keep an Alocasia plant away from air conditioners and cold drafts.
Container
Choose a container with enough drainage holes.