Regal Shield elephant’s ear
Alocasia 'Regal Shield'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Regal Shield' elephant’s ear (Alocasia 'Regal Shield') is a perennial for borders, containers, and accents. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is evergreen and can reach about 4 to 6 feet tall. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Taro, Evergold sedge, and Kahili ginger.