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Alocasia Regal Shield Albo
Scientific Name: hybrid, probably of Alocasia odorax × Alocasia reginula
Family: Araceae
Mature Size: 4-6 feet
Unique Features: Albo Variegation
The gorgeous Alocasia Regal Shield is already a showstopper, but add in splashes of vanilla cream to the broad leaves, and you've got a truly elegant and eye-catching addition to your collection.
Characteristics of Alocasia Regal Shield
- Leaves: large, shield-or arrowhead-shaped leaves; deep green (in non-variegated parts) with pale cream/white (or minty) variegated patches, often along veins or margins
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Under-Side Of Leaves: Often a reddish-purple, burgundy, or deep maroon tone in non-variegated forms; the variegated form may show this on the non-variegated parts.
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Growth Habit: Fairly fast-growing, reaching vertical heights of 3-5 feet in most cases, though some can grow as tall as 6 feet.
The leaves of the Alocasia Regal Shield can appear nearly black in areas with the cream variegation
General Care Guide for Alocasia Regal Shield Albo
The Alocasia Regal Shield Albo is pretty low maintenance so long as it has a few requirements met:
Light: The variegated areas, in particular, are susceptible to sun scorch and stress. Bright but indirect light is best. In low light, leaves may revert to a non-variegated appearance.
Water: Allow the top couple inches of soil to dry completely before re-watering.
Humidity: Variegated leaves are more prone to drying out, so you'll want to maintain fairly high humidity (at least 60%, ideally closer to 75%).
Soil: A mix for aroids is ideal, e.g. peat or coco coir + orchid bark + perlite + (some rich organic matter)
Fertilizer: During the active growing season (spring through summer), feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce or discontinue fertilization in the dormant months.
Pruning: Remove yellowing or dead leaves to keep the plant tidy and reduce pathogen risk.
