Alocasia Regal Shield — Elephant Ear — Ø21 cm — H90 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light. It needs space to spread its majestic foliage with purple undersides.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it is toxic to pets (oxalate crystals).
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Alocasia Regal Shield — Elephant Ear — Ø21 cm — H90 cm
🌿 Very large shield-shaped leaves • 🎨 Shiny dark green with deep purple underside • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy to care for • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
The Alocasia Regal Shield, also called Elephant Ear, is a majestic and spectacular indoor plant known for its very large, shiny dark green shield-shaped leaves with bronze-purple highlights and a deep purple underside that create a dramatic and elegant effect. This imposing plant features massive leaves with pronounced veins that add a touch of sophistication and an impressive architectural presence to your urban jungle.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Alocasia is a plant from the Araceae family that naturally grows in moist, shaded understories. The 'Regal Shield' variety is a majestic hybrid particularly appreciated for its very large spectacular leaves that create an immediate visual impact and its imposing stature perfect for large spaces. With a height of 90 cm and a pot diameter of 21 cm, it is perfect for living rooms, offices, entrances, or as a spectacular centerpiece in your urban jungle. As a bonus, Alocasia is a depolluting plant that purifies the air and brings a refined tropical touch.
Which Alocasia variety to choose?
The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Regal Shield stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Alocasia Regal Shield (this plant): very large dark green shield-shaped leaves with deep purple underside, imposing stature (90 cm). Majestic XXL version.
- Alocasia Macrorrhiza: huge shiny green leaves, very imposing stature (120 cm). Giant tropical version.
- Alocasia Gageana California: very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins (85 cm). XXL textured version.
- Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple underside (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
- Alocasia Lauterbachiana: elegant elongated wavy leaves (65 cm). Elongated graphic version.
- Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
- Alocasia Cucullata: shiny heart-shaped green foliage, robust (50 cm). Easy green version.
- Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with silvery white veins, compact stature (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
- Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage (40 cm). Elegant compact version.
- Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage turning green (35 cm). Spectacular colorful version.
Why choose the Alocasia Regal Shield? If you are looking for a majestic Alocasia with very large shield-shaped leaves featuring a spectacular deep purple underside and an imposing stature, the Regal Shield is the perfect choice. It is an impressive centerpiece for large spaces.
Exposure & location
Alocasia Regal Shield enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and bronze-purple highlights. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location for vigorous growth.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun.
- Ideal: living room, office, entrance, large spaces, or room with window without direct sunlight.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the Alocasia Regal Shield is an imposing plant that needs space to spread its large majestic leaves.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the large leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow and reveal the purple underside.
Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its very large shield-shaped leaves and spectacular deep purple underside, the Alocasia Regal Shield brings a touch of sophistication and an impressive architectural presence to your urban jungle. It creates a dramatic and majestic focal point.
- To pair with: Monstera, Strelitzia, Ficus, Philodendron, or other large tropical plants to create a lush and imposing urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta) or large woven basket to showcase the majestic foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect as a centerpiece in a living room, office, entrance, or large space to add a touch of sophistication.
The very large leaves with deep purple undersides create a spectacular dramatic effect that brings sophistication and architectural presence to your plant decor.
Verdeia Tips
- Provide bright indirect light: to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and bronze-purple highlights.
- Regularly wipe the large leaves: to preserve their shiny brilliance and reveal the spectacular purple underside.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
- Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
- Enjoy its vigorous growth: the Alocasia Regal Shield grows quickly and produces spectacular new leaves.
A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Regal Shield captivates with its very large dark green shield-shaped leaves with a spectacular deep purple underside. A majestic centerpiece ideal for bringing sophistication and architectural presence to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Alocasia 'Regal Shield'
- Common name: Alocasia Regal Shield, Elephant Ear
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia (hybrid)
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø21 × H90 cm
- Adult size: up to 120–150 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Majestic / Imposing / Sophisticated
- Particularity: very large shield-shaped leaves, shiny dark green with deep purple underside, bronze-purple highlights, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, vigorous growth, imposing habit
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the bronze-purple highlights and the density of the foliage naturally vary.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.