Large Alocasia 'Regal Shield' Corn plant The watermelon peperomia

The watermelon peperomia

aka the watermelon begonia

It might get a little leggy as it grows

Birds of paradise get pretty hungry during the growing season

Bright indirect light

Large Alocasia 'Regal Shield' Corn plant The watermelon peperomiaThe Alocasia 'regal shield' is best characterized by the huge, dark green, velvety foliage. The nickname comes from the huge, shield shaped leaves. The mature leaves can grow to span anywhere from 1 to 3 feet wide and long! Native to the subtropics of Asia and Australia, regal shields love warmer temps and thrive in temperatures of between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. When continually exposed to lower temperatures, the plant may grow dormant and lose