Hybrid Parentage
Botanical plate of Alocasia odora

Alocasia odora

Botanical plate of Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'

Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'

A horticultural cross — priced, illustrated and tracked independently of either parent.

Regal Shields Elephant Ear

Full Specimen Plate

Alocasia 'Regal Shields'

Regal Shields Elephant Ear

Quick Facts

growth HabitUpright, clumping, robust
mature SizeLarge (90-150 cm)
lightBright indirect light
humidityModerate to high (60-75%)
temperature18-28°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedFast
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Horticultural Hybrid££ · UncommonMediumHorticultural hybrid, bred from Alocasia odora and Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' parentage.

Morphology

leaf ShapeBroad shield-shaped
leaf Length40-70 cm
leaf Width30-50 cm
petiole ColorStout, pale green
venationPale, deeply recessed primary veins on near-black ground
textureThick, waxy, matte
variegationN/A
growth HabitUpright clumping

About

Alocasia 'Regal Shields' combines the imposing scale of Alocasia odora with the crisp, corrugated venation of Dragon Scale breeding to produce one of the most striking large-format hybrids in the genus. Its huge, shield-shaped leaves are a deep matte green so dark it reads almost black in low light, with pale, sharply recessed veins tracing across a thick, waxy surface. Sturdy upright petioles hold the foliage well clear of the pot, giving mature plants real architectural presence as a floor specimen. It is a vigorous, relatively forgiving grower for its size, which has made it a favourite statement plant for collectors moving beyond windowsill-scale Alocasias.

Market Analysis

Auction History & Retail Data

Historical eBay auction metrics and live retailer listings updated weekly.

No eBay auction history available yet. Data is collected automatically as sales appear on eBay UK.

Retail Price?The average price across tracked UK retailers (nurseries and specialty stores).
Not tracked
Not currently stocked by tracked UK retailers
Market Trend?Calculated by comparing average auction sales from the past 30 days against the preceding 60 days.
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Not enough history to calculate a trend

How prices are calculated: The AA Price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.

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