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How to grow and care for Alocasia 'Regal Shield'

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Alocasia 'Regal Shield'

Alocasia 'Regal Shield' 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Medium

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

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How to water Alocasia 'Regal Shield'

How often should I water?

check Alocasia 'Regal Shield' Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Alocasia 'Regal Shield' need?

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Medium

Grow light

Low

Light preference

Alocasia 'Regal Shield' likes Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!

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20K~

500

2K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~42℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Alocasia 'Regal Shield' at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Alocasia 'Regal Shield' prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone9 - 13

Is Alocasia 'Regal Shield' toxic?

Alocasia 'Regal Shield' is dangerous to Hamster, Dog

Hamster

Dog

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