Alocasia 'Regal Shields'

Morphology

About

Alocasia 'Regal Shields' combines the imposing scale of Alocasia odora with the crisp, corrugated venation of Dragon Scale breeding to produce one of the most striking large-format hybrids in the genus. Its huge, shield-shaped leaves are a deep matte green so dark it reads almost black in low light, with pale, sharply recessed veins tracing across a thick, waxy surface. Sturdy upright petioles hold the foliage well clear of the pot, giving mature plants real architectural presence as a floor specimen. It is a vigorous, relatively forgiving grower for its size, which has made it a favourite statement plant for collectors moving beyond windowsill-scale Alocasias.