Alocasia Regal Shield Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia Regal Shield, also known as Elephant Ear Regal Shield, is a tropical perennial plant native to Africa. It is stunningly green and has white and green flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The leaves are broad in shape. This plant likes indirect sunlight to produce its gorgeous leaves.
Common Name |
Elephant Ear ‘Regal Shield’
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia Regal Shield
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia Regal Shield Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia Regal Shield.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia Regal Shield needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia Regal Shield needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia Regal Shield Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia Regal Shield to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Alocasia Regal Shield prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia Regal Shield Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia Regal Shield. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia Regal Shield plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia Regal Shield Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia Regal Shield plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia Regal Shield toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your pets. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia Regal Shield Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia Regal Shield, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia Regal Shield Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia Regal Shield plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
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