{"product_id":"alocasia-regal-shields","title":"Alocasia 'Regal Shields'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alocasia odorax Alocasia reginula (hybrid)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regal Shields, Elephant Ears\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental Alocasia cultivar with large, arrow\/shield-shaped leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves: deep green to almost black with prominent pale to silvery veins, thick glossy texture, and slightly wavy margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit\/size: upright clumping plant, typically 1–3 ft tall indoors (larger in ideal conditions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers are inconspicuous; grown for foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: bright, indirect light; avoid direct hot sun which can scorch leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; allow the top 1–2 in (2–5 cm) to dry between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: well-draining, airy mix (peat\/perlite or aroid mix) to prevent root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: high humidity preferred (60%+); benefits from misting, tray, or humidifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: warm conditions, best between 65–80°F (18–27°C); avoid drafts and temperatures below ~60°F (15°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilizer: balanced liquid fertilizer diluted during growing season (spring–summer) every 4–6 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation and problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation: division of rhizomes\/tubers when repotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePests: susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssues: yellowing or soft leaves often from overwatering; brown crispy edges from low humidity or light stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Alocasia are toxic if ingested (contain insoluble calcium oxalates). Keep away from pets\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House Plant Dropship","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":42879715016752,"sku":"4_ALOCASIA_REGAL.SHIELD","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":42879715049520,"sku":"6_ALOCASIA_REGAL.SHIELD","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/6364\/2160\/files\/alocasai_regal_shiled1.avif?v=1775008759","url":"https:\/\/izzyplants.com\/products\/alocasia-regal-shields","provider":"Izzy’s tropicals and plant shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}