Alocasia, Regal Shield Alocasia
SKU #'s
- 1024980
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
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.
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Type: |
Houseplant |
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Light Requirements: |
Bright Indirect Light |
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Watering Schedule: |
Water Every 3-5 days. |
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Growth Habit: |
Upright |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Soil Type: |
General- Well Draining |
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Pet Friendly: |
No |
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.
