Alocasia Regal Shields, Elephant Ears Live Tropical Plant

Exotic Landscape Design Featuring Alocasia Regal Shields

Integrating the Alocasia Regal Shields into your landscape design can elevate the exotic charm and lushness of your outdoor space. Here's a tailored landscape design highlighting the unique beauty of the Alocasia Regal Shields:

Alocasia Regal Shields Landscape Design

Statement Planting: Showcase the Alocasia Regal Shields as a statement plant in prominent garden beds or near patios to draw attention to its large, shield-like leaves and dramatic presence.
Position the plant where it can be admired for its bold foliage and tropical appeal.

Understory Plantings: Surround the Alocasia Regal Shields with lower-growing plants like Ferns, Calatheas, or Hostas to create a lush and textural understory.
Layering plants of varying heights adds depth and visual interest around the majestic foliage of the Alocasia.

Contrasting Foliage: Pair the dark green, glossy leaves of the Alocasia Regal Shields with plants featuring contrasting foliage colors, such as vibrant reds, purples, or variegated patterns.
Create a dynamic color palette that enhances the tropical allure of the Alocasia.

Mulch or Pathway Borders: Define the planting area around the Alocasia Regal Shields with decorative mulch or pathway borders to create a clean and structured look.
Choose materials that complement the tropical aesthetic of the plant and provide a polished backdrop for its foliage.

Accent Lighting: Highlight the Alocasia Regal Shields with strategic accent lighting to illuminate its striking leaves and create a captivating nighttime display.
Soft uplighting can enhance the plant's texture and form, adding a touch of drama to the landscape after dark.

Water Feature Integration: Incorporate a small water feature, such as a cascading fountain or reflecting pool, near the Alocasia Regal Shields to enhance the tropical ambiance.
The sound of flowing water can complement the lush foliage of the plant, creating a soothing and serene outdoor environment.

Caren Tips:

Maintenance: Regularly remove any yellowing or damaged leaves from the Alocasia Regal Shields to maintain its health and aesthetics.
Soil Moisture: Ensure the plant's soil remains consistently moist but well-drained to support healthy growth and vibrant foliage.
Space Planning: Allow ample room for the Alocasia Regal Shields to spread its large leaves and thrive without overcrowding nearby plants.

By incorporating the majestic Alocasia Regal Shields into your landscape design with thoughtful plant pairings, color contrasts, and accent lighting, you can create a tropical paradise that captivates the eye and transforms your outdoor space into a lush oasis of beauty and elegance. Enjoy the exotic allure and unique charm of this stunning plant as it becomes the centerpiece of your landscape design.

Care Guide

Disclosure - Please note Alocasia's are susceptible to some yellowing of the lower leaves from transit, this is normal, they will bounce back within weeks and will continue sending out new shoots.

HOW TO CARE FOR ALOCASIA REGAL SHIELDS

Light, if is bright enough to read is bright enough for plants, if outdoors place in indirect sun light under Shade.

Water about a cup of water every 5-7 days. Water slowly to allow the soil moist evenly.

Humidity, most Tropical plants can benefit from regular moisture, a humidifier or regular misting is recommended regularly during winter months.

PLACEMENT AND TEMPERATURE - Selecting the right location for your plant indoors or outdoors is very important, micro climates can affect the health of the plant, make sure the plant does not receive air draft from near by AC/Heating vents, or warm air if close to a freezer, the foliage will dehydrate faster than it can hydrate from moisture in the air or in the soil, eventually turning brown and dropping, when plants are properly watered and care for and still display signs of wilting or seem sad it may help to relocate the plant to a different area for brighter indirect light. Please note most tropical plants are from the tropics, proper moisture is required for their health and survival, we highly recommend to bring your tropical plants indoors when temperatures are expected below 45s during winter months or above 90 during summer months, extreme weather can severely damage the plant.

REPOTTING - Elephant Ears Plant can grow exceptionally well in pots for long periods of time, consider repotting every 2 years to a 2-3 inch wider pot, organic well draining potting mixes is recommended.

FERTILIZING – No need to fertilize right away, We fertilize our plants during the production phase with slow release fertilizer which can last an additional 2-3 months supplying residual nutrients to the plant. Once you do decide to fertilize You may use a fertilizer formulated for interior plants, preferably a slow release fertilizer 180 days duration, fertilize during spring or fall base on label instructions.

CLEANING, REGULAR MAINTENANCE - Elephant Ear Plant leaves are very large and easy to clean, use caution when cleaning them to avoid damage. Simply add a few drops of dish soap to a cup of water, wet a soft cloth and manually wipe off dust off the leaves, is a simple solution that is inexpensive and works well without damaging the plant.

How to Prune Elephant Ears Plant
Elephant Ears requires regular maintenance, pruning lower bottom leaves may be needed at some point to maintain the plant clean and healthy, Lower leaves will gradually yellow and decay, collapsing over time, this is a normal process as new shoots pop and form into new leaves.

INSECTS OR DESEASES - The good news is that healthy, well-cared-for Alocasia  plants are generally resistant to infestations, in the event that scale, mealy bugs, or mites are found to affect the plant, they can be controlled by wiping the infested area with a soapy solution, add a few drops of dish soap in a cup of water and wipe off the affected areas with a soft cloth, It can take several intermittent cleanings to rid the plant of the pests.
Horticultural oils can be sprayed directly onto the insects, A second and third treatment, if using oils, will be necessary. Space out the sprays at 3 week intervals to break up the mealybug life cycle. Both of these treatments together will be very effective.

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More Frequently Ask Questions

Is it safe to ship plants by mail?

We Believe it is, let us prove it, our success rate sipping plant(s) online is well over 99%.

How do you measure height for Alocasia Plants

For Alocasia plants, we advertise approximate height from bottom of the pot to the top of the plant.

Are plant(s) purchased online guarantee?

All plants are guarantee for a period of 30 days, We offer a Satisfaction Guarantee Policy.

Can I order during winter months?

Yes you can, however most Tropical plants are sensitive to extreme cold conditions, once cold temperatures are expected to fall below freezing it will not be safe to ship life plants, we carefully manage shipping decisions during winter months and determine when is safe to ship, please be advise we may need to hold orders until conditions are appropriate to safely ship the plants.