Alocasia Regal Shield makes a stand out focal point for a large, well lighted area of your homeThis show stopper can also live happily on a summer patio with bright indirect light
This plant requires a rich well draining soil mix of potting soil, succulent soil mix and orchid soil
The Alocasia Regal Shield needs containers that fit the root size
Any non porous, well drained pot can be used
The Regal Shiled requires bright indirect light
Shield this plant from strong direct light in summer south and west sunny windows
Allow the Regal Shield to dry almost completely between waterings depending on soil conditions
Water thoroughly until the water runs out of the pot
Regal Shields require regular fertilizingApply a good quality fertilizer monthly through spring and summer
Keep this plant at a low of 60 Degrees F. to upward of 85 Degrees F.
It enjoys warmth and humidity
Spider mites, mealy bugs, scale, thrips and whitefly are the most common houseplant pests you will see on the Regal Shield
Be sure you know how to prevent these common pests
This plant is easily propagated through bulb divisionWhen you repot look at the bulb, If you see it has grown a new corm off to the side gently pull the apartReplant each bulb into new soil and a separate pot