4" Alocasia reginae 'Silver Shield'
Care
Bright indirect light
Water when soil is mostly dry
Loves humidity
Alocasia reginae is a rare species and a great choice for anyone looking for an exotic houseplant. With its minimal care requirements, it is sure to be a delightful addition to any home or office.
Alocasia reginae has very unique foliage! The leaves are extremely silver and a true sight to behold.
Alocasia reginae care:
This plant prefers a well draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Allow the soil to dry out almost completely before watering, taking care to not allow it to sit in excess water. Provide your new Alocasia plant with plenty of medium to bright indirect light for optimal growth.
Additional information:
Alocasia is a genus of plants in the Aroid family native to many parts of Asia including but not limited to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Australia.
There are at least 90 officially recognized Alocasia species, with more discovered and properly named every year. Alocasia come in all sizes, from small to large. Jewel types like Black Velvet tend to stay on the bushier, more compact side.
Alocasia are rhizomatous or tuberous and self reproduce from corms.
Alocasia can go dormant during the cooler months, so try to provide your plant with temperatures above 50deg to ensure that they stay happy and healthy during this period.
Customer Reviews
Such a gorgeous silver sheen on the leaves..new leaf already popping out!
