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Alocasia 'Regal Shields'
Alocasia 'Regal Shields' is a named interspecific hybrid (Alocasia odora × Alocasia reginula) grown as a compact, upright rhizomatous houseplant and selected for its distinct, stable bicolour foliage — dark green upper surfaces suffused with purple and strongly purple undersides with contrasting veins. It forms a small, self-supporting clump suited to apartment tabletops and collector displays, but it is toxic to pets if chewed.
- height Height
- 55 cm
- swap_horiz Pot Size
- 17 cm
- volunteer_activism Care
- Medium
- wb_sunny Light Needs
- Bright indirect light
- pets Not Pet Friendly
- water_drop Watering Needs
- Medium
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Plant care at a glance
| Care factor | Alocasia 'Regal Shields' |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Alocasia 'Regal Shields' |
| Common name | Alocasia 'Regal Shields' and Regal Shields (Alocasia) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | Bright indirect light |
| Humidity | Medium |
| Pet safe | No, toxic if ingested |
| Best for | Indoors, Living room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Hallway, and Office |
Distinct bicolour velvet leaves in a compact habit
Alocasia 'Regal Shields' shows thick, cordate–sagittate leaves held horizontal to slightly upward, with a dark green upper surface subtly suffused with purple and strongly purple undersides. The pinnate, yellow‑green veins contrast sharply against the deep tones and the leaf texture is coriaceous — a velvety, shield‑like cluster that reads jewel‑like on a shelf or side table.
Young leaves can show a slightly different hue than mature ones and colour intensity shifts with light, but the plant does not produce splits or fenestration — leaves remain single and whole. The habit is a compact, upright clump arising from corms; new leaves unfurl through the growing season and the cultivar reproduces true-to-type by corm division or tissue culture.
In everyday ownership expect the dramatic colour and compact form, but also some needs: it prefers consistently moist, well‑drained substrate, higher humidity and warmth, and will develop crispy edges in dry or cold indoor conditions. It can attract occasional spider mites and, like other Alocasias, contains calcium oxalate crystals so keep it away from pets and children — a genuine trade‑off for its jewel foliage.
Best suited to bright, indirect locations such as a shelf, side table or desk, this cultivar is offered in Medium and Large pot sizes; a Medium works well as a smaller shelf or desk specimen while a Large delivers a fuller display and greater visual impact.
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Size: Large - P17 H55
Plant questions, answered
What is Alocasia 'Regal Shields' and what makes this cultivar different from other Alocasias?
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Alocasia 'Regal Shields' is a named interspecific hybrid (Alocasia odora × A. reginula) and a patented cultivar selected for its stable, novel bicolour foliage and compact habit. Its key difference is thick, velvety leaves with dark‑green adaxial surfaces suffused with purple and strongly purple undersides, offering the jewel‑Alocasia look in a more robust, production‑friendly form.
How do the leaves look and will the colour change as it grows?
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The leaves are cordate–sagittate, thick and coriaceous: dark green on top suffused with purple and strongly purple beneath with contrasting yellow‑green veins. Young and mature leaves can differ in hue and intensity; colour often varies with light and culture, so expect some shift in saturation depending on your home conditions.
Is Alocasia 'Regal Shields' suitable for apartment or tabletop display?
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Yes — Alocasia 'Regal Shields' is well suited to apartment and tabletop display because of its small‑to‑medium, upright, compact habit. It provides the dramatic velvet look in a more forgiving form than some jewel Alocasias, but still prefers bright, indirect light, steady warmth and higher indoor humidity to avoid crispy edges.
Is Alocasia 'Regal Shields' safe around pets and children?
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No — Alocasia 'Regal Shields' contains calcium oxalate raphides and is toxic if chewed or ingested. Like other Alocasias, it can cause oral and gastrointestinal irritation, so keep the plant well out of reach of curious children and pets and handle with care when dividing or repotting.
Which size should I choose: Medium (P14 H50) or Large (P17 H55)?
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Choose the Large (P17 H55) for a fuller display and greater visual impact; the Large option is currently available. The Medium (P14 H50) is a smaller, grow‑on option ideal for desks or small shelves but is currently out of stock. Select placement accordingly (shelf/side table for Medium, fuller display for Large).
Plant care guide
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Soil and repotting
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Humidity and temperature
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Feeding
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Growth and support
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Common concerns
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Yellowing leaves often indicate overwatering or poor drainage. Crispy brown edges result from low humidity or under‑watering. Monitor for spider mites and aphids and treat early. Avoid exposure to cold or drafts.