Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’ (Regal Shield Elephant Ear) Active and a small measuring cup

and a small measuring cup

do so gently and avoid heavy cutbacks

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or as a calm evergreen rhythm along a woodland edge

This is the boxwood that makes everything around it look more intentional

Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’ (Regal Shield Elephant Ear) Active and a small measuring cupRegal, Shield Like Leaves with a Purple Glow Alocasia Regal Shields is a hybrid elephant ear that lives up to its royal name. Massive, shield shaped leaves unfurl a deep, velvety green on top with a subtle purple cast, while the undersides glow in rich plum tones traced by bright green veins. Held on sturdy, upright stems, each leaf reads like a living piece of art. Whether you tuck it into a bright corner indoors or spotlight it on a shaded patio,