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Alocasia x ‘Regal Shield’ - Regal Shield Alocasia - 10 Inch

Ed's Plant Shop

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$74.99
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Description

Regal Shield Alocasia: The Stunning Tropical Gem for Your Home

The Regal Shield Alocasia, known scientifically as Alocasia zebrina, is a striking houseplant celebrated for its magnificent foliage and unique appearance. This tropical beauty features large, dark green leaves with prominent ribbing and contrasting light veins, making it an eye-catching addition to any indoor garden. The Regal Shield thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a humid environment, reminiscent of its native tropical habitats.

Regal Shield Alocasia Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Elephant Ear 
  • Common Name(s): Regal Shield
  • Family: Araceae 
  • Native Range: Africa

Regal Shield Alocasia Care Guide

  • Care Level: Moderate
  • Light: Bright, indirect light
  • Water: Water thoroughly and let the soil dry out between watering
  • Humidity: High
  • Temperature: 60-80F
  • Pruning: : Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves
  • Feeding: Use a use diluted regular houseplant fertilizer once a month during spring and summer
  • Propagation: 
  • Growth: Grows rapidly. Can grow around 3-6 ft at maturity.
  • Pests: Look out for mealy bugs, scale, aphids and spider mites
  • Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets

Fun Fact About Regal Shield Alocasia

Did you know that the Regal Shield Alocasia can grow leaves that reach up to 3 feet in length? Not only does it produce stunning foliage, but its impressive leaf size also contributes to improved air quality in your home. The leaves absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, making this plant a functional piece of decor as well as a beautiful one. Additionally, the Regal Shield can produce new leaves continuously throughout the growing season, adding to its lush appearance and making it a favorite among plant enthusiasts.

Cultivar History of Regal Shield Alocasia

The Regal Shield Alocasia is a hybrid cultivar, derived from the Alocasia genus, which includes various species known for their ornamental foliage. This particular variety has gained popularity due to its dramatic leaf shape and color, often sought after by collectors and interior designers alike. The Regal Shield is believed to have originated from Southeast Asia, where various Alocasia species thrive in tropical conditions. Over the years, it has been cultivated for its unique aesthetic appeal, becoming a staple in the houseplant community. The combination of its beautiful foliage and relatively low maintenance requirements has contributed to its rise in popularity, solidifying its place as a must-have for plant lovers.

Want More Info About How To Keep Your 'Regal Shield' Alocasia Healthy? 

Ensure your Alocasia flourishes with our Expert Alocasia Care Guide, packed with essential tips on watering, light needs, and keeping those stunning leaves healthy year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.