Plant Description
Alocasia Regal Shield Albo: Rare White Variegated Architectural Houseplant
An architectural plant with pronounced white variegation. The Alocasia Regal Shield Albo carries huge, slightly ruffled heart-shaped leaves that resemble shields, showing clean, strong white variegation set against dark green foliage.
Why Plant Collectors Treasure Regal Shield Albo
This hybrid cultivar holds the attention of serious enthusiasts through its origins as a cross between A. odora and A. reginula (Black Velvet), producing a specimen that combines architectural grandeur with white variegation patterns. The deep red to maroon leaf undersides carry contrasting lime veining that adds a further dimension, while the clean white sections against dark green create an aesthetic prized by collectors worldwide.
An Architectural Statement for Serious Collections
Suited to dedicated collectors seeking dramatic scale and pronounced variegation, this South-East Asian hybrid brings considerable visual contrast to indoor collections. The shield-like leaves with bold white variegation, and their remarkable size, give this rare collector's houseplant a commanding architectural presence and strong contrasting colouration.
All plants are grown in Fluval Stratum, our preferred early-stage medium for corms and baby Alocasia, held in our 3D printed Corm Keeper stand. Once fully rooted and at juvenile size we repot into our own pon mix, blended from components in our Soil Ninja range.
Key Features
- Rare white variegated form of the popular Regal Shield hybrid
- Cross between A. odora and A. reginula (Black Velvet)
- Huge, slightly ruffled heart-shaped shield-like leaves
- Clean strong white variegation against dark green foliage
- Deep red to maroon undersides with contrasting lime veining
- Strikingly architectural hybrid with dramatic scale
Plant Genus
Lighting Conditions
Alocasia thrive off good lighting. The use of grow lights can help with darker areas of your home.
Humidity & Water
The only rule! Don't over water, keep your substrate moist, not wet. Less is more in every watering. High humidity is essential; aim for 60% or higher. Use a humidifier, pebble tray, or regular misting
Semi Hydro Growing
Using LECA or pon you can grow your plants without soil. Read our blog for more information
Feed Your Plant
Every watering during the growing season (spring & summer) using a water-soluble nutrients
Pet Safety
Alocasia contain insoluble calcium oxalates and can be toxic if ingested by cats, dogs, or children
