Regal Shield Alocasia is a bulb perennial grown for its large, deep green arrow-shaped foliage with thick, bright green veins, and burgundy undersides.  Rarely blooms indoors. Grows best with bright indirect sun, high humidity, and consistently moist sharply-drained soils.  Regal Shield is a dramatic large plant that can reach 4-5ft at maturity, with leaves that can be 1-2ft wide across.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water when the first inch of topsoil is dry to the touch.  Lessen watering in winter. Fertilize with low-dose fertilizer 1-2 times a month during the growing season.  Flush the potting mix every 2-3 months.  Susceptible to burning if there is too much sun.  Watch for spider mites.

IMAGES: Lauren Michelle, Untitled, (2) Misti Nikole. My Alocasia regal shield.

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.