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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Regal Shields Alocasia
Alocasia 'Regal Shields'
Cultivar: Regal Shields
With its dramatic, shield-shaped foliage and deep olive-green to near-black coloration, Alocasia 'Regal Shields' brings an exotic, architectural aesthetic to any space. The underside of the leaves offers a contrasting burgundy-purple tone, creating a layered look as the plant matures. Thriving in bright, indirect light, this vigorous hybrid is well-suited for high-humidity indoor environments or sheltered garden spots in warmer climates.
Alocasia 'Regal Shields' is a striking, robust tropical plant featuring large, dark, leathery leaves with prominent light veining. It is an ideal statement piece for indoor collections or protected patio environments.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid intense direct afternoon sun.
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Water
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler winter months.
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Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping, upright tropical perennial.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Growing note
Requires consistent warmth and high humidity. Protect from strong, direct sun which can easily scorch the foliage. Avoid placing near drafty windows or heating and cooling vents.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65-85°F. Protect from frost and temperatures dropping below 50°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers in indoor conditions. Blooms, if present, are typical aroid spadix and spathe; the plant is grown strictly for its foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid intense direct afternoon sun.
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Growth rate
Moderate to fast during warm, active growing seasons.
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer active growing period.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base of the petiole to maintain plant health and tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Requires consistent warmth and high humidity. Protect from strong, direct sun which can easily scorch the foliage. Avoid placing near drafty windows or heating and cooling vents.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping, upright tropical perennial.
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Spacing
3-4 feet apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers in indoor conditions. Blooms, if present, are typical aroid spadix and spathe; the plant is grown strictly for its foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65-85°F. Protect from frost and temperatures dropping below 50°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler winter months.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy aroid mix containing peat, perlite, and bark chunks.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers. Use a pot with adequate drainage holes and a porous potting medium to ensure root health.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green to near-black, matte, shield-shaped leaves, leathery texture, pronounced light green veins, dark purple-burgundy undersides.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are cordate to shield-shaped, matte-finish, deep dark green to near-black on top, and reddish-purple on the underside.
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Fruit Flower Look
Greenish-cream spathe and spadix; insignificant compared to foliage.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should generally not be depicted on starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping posture; do not depict as a trailing or bushy shrub.
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Mature Plant Look
Large, dramatic upright foliage mound with a sculptural, tropical appearance.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Produces large, heavy, thick-textured, shield-shaped leaves with distinct lighter green venation and dark, leathery blades.
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Morphology Rules
Always emphasize the thick, leathery leaf texture and the visual contrast between the dark top and purple underside.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Regal Shields need? Provide bright, indirect light to prevent leaf burn. How often should I water my Alocasia? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Is Regal Shields toxic to pets? Yes, all parts of this plant contain calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic to cats and dogs.
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Root Look
Typical fibrous, white to light brown aroid roots.
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Soil Look
Dark, chunky, peat-based soil with visible perlite and bark components.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with 2-3 developing leaves; foliage may appear lighter in color compared to mature specimens.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are narrower and softer than mature foliage; stems (petioles) may be thinner and greener.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Regal Shields Alocasia. This is Regal Shields Alocasia, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical perennial become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush indoor foliage environment you want to create. Focusing on its most distinctive feature, you will love the thick, leathery, shield-shaped leaves with their deep dark green surfaces and contrasting burgundy undersides. To begin, establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it to a larger final container when the plant is well established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Alocasia 'Regal Shields' is a stunning tropical aroid known for its large, leathery, shield-shaped leaves. This guide covers the best care practices to help this architectural beauty thrive in your indoor space.
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How to Grow and Care for Alocasia Regal Shields
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