I recently moved into an apartment and took someone else’s spot, and they left this plant. I’ve never been good at caring for plants but this one is so pretty I want to make it work. I believe it’s a Regal Shield according to the rest of the group.
I just want an idea of how I can make it thrive. Could it use a support pole of some kind? Does it need deeper soil? I want to move it out of this corner but because it’s so flopped over it won’t fit anywhere else. I also don’t know if it needs a larger pot. The roommate told me to water it like 1-2 times a week or when the soil gets dry but that’s about it
by gupfrog
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Recommend putting it right in front of the sliding door. It’s really stretching for that light based on the pic. Water it before it goes completely dry.
this is indeed a regal shield and it’s one of the sturdiest alocasia in my experience! so beautiful.
It’s flopped on one side because it’s looking for the light. the solution might be a light repot to straighten it and then remember to rotate it every week. or accept it like it is <3
water when almost dry. personally, I just lift the pot. is is light? I water. still heavy? I wait. that’s about it. remember to get rid of eccess water, they easily rot.
fertilize once a month.
Id leave it where it is until you get it on a watering schedule. They are heavy feeders so give it half dose of fertilizer with each watering. I use a basic SuperThrive Foliage Pro. It looks to me like it likes that corner. Alos are finicky so I would really think about if you need to move it or not. Otherwise, great plant!!