Full Specimen Plate
Alocasia reginae
Reginae
Quick Facts
growth HabitDwarf, clumping, upright
mature Size20-35cm tall
lightBright indirect light
humidity60% to 80%
temperature18-27°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedSlow
Wild Species££ · UncommonLowNative to the limestone hills and forest floor of Borneo.
Morphology
leaf ShapeCordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches., thick, leathery
leaf Length15-25cm
leaf Width10-15cm
petiole ColorFleshy light green-purple
venationDeeply grooved primary veins
textureMatte, thick, slightly velvet
variegationBurgundy leaf undersides
growth HabitDwarf clumping
About
Alocasia reginae is a dwarf jewel Alocasia species endemic to Borneo, typically found growing on limestone-rich forest floors. It is highly admired for its thick, leathery, and stiff cordate leaves. The upper surface of the leaves displays a unique dull, matte dark blue-grey color with deeply set primary veins. Underneath, the leaves are a striking, solid deep maroon-burgundy, providing a spectacular contrast when viewed from different angles.
Native Range
Borneo
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