{"product_id":"alocasia-regal-shield-o21cm-↕90cm","title":"Alocasia 'Regal Shield' - Ø21cm - ↕90cm","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eAlocasia 'Regal Shield'\u003c\/b\u003e is a magnificent hybrid, truly earning its royal name with its impressive size and dramatic, armour-like foliage. Your plant, standing at a striking 90cm tall in its 21cm pot, is already a significant, mature feature that will add robust elegance and an exotic touch to any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 \u003cb\u003eFoliage, Form, and Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis plant is an \u003cb\u003eevergreen\u003c\/b\u003e perennial, ensuring its commanding appearance lasts all year. The \u003cb\u003efoliage\u003c\/b\u003e of the 'Regal Shield' is its most defining feature: the leaves are enormous, firm, and dramatically \u003cb\u003eheart-shaped\u003c\/b\u003e, often held upright like a shield. They boast a \u003cb\u003eglossy, deep green colour\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003erich texture\u003c\/b\u003e with prominent, \u003cb\u003eeye-catching veins\u003c\/b\u003e that often give off a subtle, \u003cb\u003emetallic sheen\u003c\/b\u003e. The underside of the leaves is usually a gorgeous, contrasting burgundy or purplish-red. The plant has a robust, strong structure and an elegant shape, making it a powerful visual statement. It does \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e have any \u003cb\u003espines\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 \u003cb\u003eSize and Growth\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAt 90cm, your 'Regal Shield' is already a towering presence. This variety is known for its impressive size and, with proper care, can easily reach an indoor height of 1.5 to 1.8 metres (5 to 6 feet) or more, truly becoming a monumental feature in a well-lit space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 \u003cb\u003eFlowering and Fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe 'Regal Shield' is cultivated entirely for its large, dramatic leaves. Consequently, \u003cb\u003eflowering\u003c\/b\u003e is an \u003cb\u003einfrequent\u003c\/b\u003e and generally uninteresting event when the plant is kept indoors. If a bloom does appear, it will take the form of the subtle, typical aroid structure: a pale green or cream-coloured \u003cb\u003espathe\u003c\/b\u003e (the hood) surrounding a central \u003cb\u003espadix\u003c\/b\u003e (the spike). These blooms are inconspicuous and are \u003cb\u003enot notably fragrant\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 \u003cb\u003eCare and Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eCaring for this large, tropical hybrid requires consistency in light, moisture, and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e This plant \u003cb\u003ethrives in bright, indirect sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e. Indoors, place it in a well-lit spot but ensure it is \u003cb\u003eaway from direct sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e, especially harsh afternoon sun, which can damage the leaves. Outdoors, it enjoys a shaded location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e The 'Regal Shield' needs \u003cb\u003eregular watering\u003c\/b\u003e to keep the soil \u003cb\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/b\u003e. You must \u003cb\u003eallow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/b\u003e. Crucially, ensure the pot has \u003cb\u003egood drainage\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003eavoid waterlogging\u003c\/b\u003e, which is the main cause of root rot. Note that \u003cb\u003ewatering needs may decrease slightly in winter\u003c\/b\u003e when growth naturally slows down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e As a large tropical plant, it demands high humidity to keep the margins of those impressive leaves looking pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003eAlocasia 'Regal Shield'\u003c\/i\u003e, like all members of the \u003ci\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/i\u003e genus, is \u003cb\u003etoxic\u003c\/b\u003e if ingested. It contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause painful irritation. Please ensure this beautiful, decorative plant is kept out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55834349601100,"sku":"15781","price":47.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9266\/1068\/files\/thumbnail_2000_be3b23e7-05a8-4e3a-9e22-eb810092abab.jpg?v=1764434632","url":"https:\/\/viridimania.com\/products\/alocasia-regal-shield-o21cm-%e2%86%9590cm","provider":"Viridimania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}