{"product_id":"alocasia-regal-shields-mint-variegated-corm","title":"Alocasia Regal Shields Mint Variegated Corm","description":"\u003cstyle id=\"regal-shields-mint-corm-v1\"\u003e\n.regal-shields-mint-corm{width:100%;max-width:none;color:#171717;line-height:1.72;box-sizing:border-box}.regal-shields-mint-corm *{box-sizing:border-box}.regal-shields-mint-corm section{margin-bottom:23px;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden}.regal-shields-mint-corm h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 12px}.regal-shields-mint-corm h3{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 10px}.regal-shields-mint-corm p{margin:0 0 14px}.regal-shields-mint-corm .dark{padding:34px;background:#070707;color:#fff}.regal-shields-mint-corm .dark p{color:#ddd}.regal-shields-mint-corm .eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.15em;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fb6392}.regal-shields-mint-corm .body{padding:25px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#fff}.regal-shields-mint-corm .cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:13px;margin:0 0 23px}.regal-shields-mint-corm .two{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:13px}.regal-shields-mint-corm .card{background:#f6f6f6;padding:20px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #e7e7e7}.regal-shields-mint-corm .notice{padding:25px;border:2px solid #fb6392;background:#fff5f8}.regal-shields-mint-corm details{padding:13px 16px;background:#fafafa;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:10px;margin:0 0 9px}.regal-shields-mint-corm summary{font-weight:850;cursor:pointer}.regal-shields-mint-corm .facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px}.regal-shields-mint-corm .facts div{padding:14px;background:#f6f6f6;border-radius:9px}.regal-shields-mint-corm .facts strong{display:block;color:#95264f}.regal-shields-mint-corm a{color:#a12256;text-underline-offset:3px}.regal-shields-mint-corm .dark a{color:#97d33e}@media(max-width:760px){.regal-shields-mint-corm .cards,.regal-shields-mint-corm .two,.regal-shields-mint-corm .facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}.regal-shields-mint-corm .dark{padding:24px}.regal-shields-mint-corm .body{padding:19px}}@media(min-width:990px){.product-information:has(.regal-shields-mint-corm) .product-details,.product-information:has(.regal-shields-mint-corm) .group-block:has(.regal-shields-mint-corm),.product-information:has(.regal-shields-mint-corm) .group-block-content:has(.regal-shields-mint-corm),.product-information:has(.regal-shields-mint-corm) rte-formatter.text-block:has(.regal-shields-mint-corm){--width:100%!important;--max-width:100%!important;width:100%!important;max-width:none!important}}\n\/* 2026-10-16 Batik dark-section contrast standard *\/\n.regal-shields-mint-corm :is(.dark,.black,.hero,.closing){background-color:#080808!important;color:#ffffff!important}\n.regal-shields-mint-corm :is(.dark,.black,.hero,.closing) :is(h1,h2,h3){color:#ffffff!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#ffffff!important}\n.regal-shields-mint-corm :is(.dark,.black,.hero,.closing) p:not(.eyebrow){color:#eeeeee!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#eeeeee!important}\n.regal-shields-mint-corm :is(.dark,.black,.hero,.closing) .eyebrow{color:#fb6392!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#fb6392!important}\n.regal-shields-mint-corm :is(.dark,.black,.hero,.closing) a{color:#97d33e!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#97d33e!important}\n.regal-shields-mint-corm :is(.dark,.black,.hero):first-of-type :is(h1,h2,h3){color:#fb6392!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#fb6392!important}\n.regal-shields-mint-corm :is(.dark,.black,.closing):last-of-type :is(h1,h2,h3){color:#97d33e!important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#97d33e!important}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"regal-shields-mint-corm\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dark\" style=\"background:#080808 !important;color:#ffffff !important;border-bottom:6px solid #97d33e !important;text-align:center !important;padding:54px 25px 49px;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"color:#fb6392 !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#fb6392 !important;\"\u003eMint Variegated Collector Alocasia · Live Corm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#fb6392 !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#fb6392 !important;\"\u003eAlocasia Regal Shields Mint Variegated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#eeeeee !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#eeeeee !important;\"\u003eGrow the celebrated shield-shaped foliage of Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’ with the dramatic mint, creamy white, silvery-green and deep green patterns shown in the approved mature-plant reference photos. This listing includes \u003cstrong\u003eone live corm\u003c\/strong\u003e for propagation, not the mature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Live Corm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne corm of the named Regal Shields Mint Variegated collector selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMint-Variegated Foliage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference leaves show fine speckling, broad pale sectors and contrasting dark green patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Hybrid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegal Shields has large, shield-shaped leaves and was developed as an Alocasia hybrid, not a naturally occurring wild species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"body\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy collectors love Regal Shields Mint Variegated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Alocasia silhouettes look as striking as a broad shield-shaped leaf with pale and green variegation. In the approved white-background reference image, prominent radiating veins divide textured leaf blades, with a nearly cream-colored leaf beside two green-and-mint marbled blades. The black hero image emphasizes the split between a light sector and a darker green sector, with irregular flecks across both areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive leaves emerge from a central base, developing a powerful upright presence as the plant matures. Mint variegation offers an additional collecting characteristic on the established Regal Shields form. A newly sprouted corm typically starts with juvenile foliage, which may differ in size, vein definition, shape and color expression from the pictured mature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos are variety references. Individual plants and new leaves can develop different amounts or arrangements of pale, mint, cream and green tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"body\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBotanical identity and hybrid parentage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recognized cultivar is \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Regal Shields’, an interspecific hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAlocasia odora\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAlocasia reginula\u003c\/em\u003e developed by LariAnn Garner. The cultivar is documented in U.S. Plant Patent PP27,050, granted in 2016. The parentage identifies the established Regal Shields cultivar; the separate mint-variegated form sold here is identified by the supplied horticultural trade name, not presented as an independently registered cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hybrid parents do not prove a natural collection locality or breeding history for the mint-variegated selection. “Regal Shield” (singular) is also common in retail names, but ‘Regal Shields’ is the published cultivar spelling. Reference: U.S. Plant Patent PP27,050 and the International Aroid Society cultivar record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"body\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow mint variegation differs from standard Regal Shields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical unvariegated Regal Shields is admired for its substantial, durable foliage, prominent green veins and darker green or purplish leaf coloration. The approved mint-variegated plant adds large creamy pale regions and irregular mint-speckled areas. These color sectors vary between leaves and growth stages; they do not establish a new wild species. Compare the standard Regal Shields guide and its \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alocasia-regal-shield-corm\"\u003eregular corm listing\u003c\/a\u003e to understand the difference between the horticultural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"notice\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIMPORTANT — YOU ARE BUYING ONE LIVE CORM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mature plant, leaves, nursery pot and media pictured in the approved reference images are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each unit purchased provides one live corm of the named form. Corms may differ naturally in shape, size, rooting progress and growth stage. Exact sprouting dates, mature leaf shapes and individual future variegation patterns are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"body\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will receive and first inspection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one live Alocasia Regal Shields Mint Variegated corm, intended for propagation. It may be dormant or beginning to show a growth point or roots. On arrival, inspect promptly and follow the store's current live-corm policies. A firm corm without widespread mushiness is preferable to one showing extensive decay; do not damage the bud through unnecessary peeling or aggressive handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bare corm cannot independently demonstrate a precise future variegation pattern. The approved photos document the collector form's mature appearance for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"body\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSix practical corm propagation methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any method, prioritize stable warmth, clean tools, appropriate moisture and oxygen around the corm. Where the active bud is identifiable, position it upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003ePerlite\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the perlite and keep it lightly damp with drainage and airflow. Avoid burying the entire corm beneath a saturated layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eLECA\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse clean expanded clay. When using a reservoir, position the corm away from prolonged standing water as roots develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSphagnum moss\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse lightly damp, loose sphagnum that retains air pockets. Inspect the corm regularly for excess moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003ePuddle method\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep only a shallow moisture source and allow air exchange. Do not fully submerge the corm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFluval Stratum\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse an aerated, appropriately moistened setup with the bud accessible. Avoid over-wetting the entire substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAiry aroid mix\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter roots are established, transfer gently to a small pot with a well-draining but moisture-retentive aroid mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further reading, visit the Alocasia roots in LECA guide and our A–Z directory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"body\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing environment and rot prevention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBright, filtered light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace in bright indirect light and avoid abrupt exposure to harsh sun. Pale variegated leaf tissue may be more sensitive to leaf burn. Provide a stable, warm location protected from cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarmth, humidity and airflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to high humidity can support young tropical growth, but enclosed propagation setups need ventilation. Use clean equipment, avoid stagnant standing water and inspect for persistent soft tissue or unpleasant odor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"body\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAfter the corm sprouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow fresh roots to establish before frequent handling or transplanting. Use an appropriately sized container with drainage and an airy substrate. Water according to actual root development and moisture needs rather than following a fixed daily schedule. Feed conservatively during active growth. Young leaves may not yet display the broad mature shield shape or the same markings as established leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMint-color expectations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegation can vary considerably across leaves; it is not possible to guarantee the exact balance of pale mint, cream and green. The photo is not a promise of identical leaf patterning. Monitor overall health, avoid severe stress, and do not rely on excessive light to force a particular variegation outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"body\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and live-corm notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving corms naturally change during shipment. Promptly unpack, inspect and follow the store's current processing and shipping policies. Do not assume the mature plant shown in the gallery will arrive with the corm. No sprouting deadline, final height or exact leaf count is guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003eOne live Alocasia corm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorticultural name\u003c\/strong\u003eRegal Shields Mint Variegated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenus and family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e, Araceae\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished parent cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Regal Shields’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished parentage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. odora × A. reginula\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference coloration\u003c\/strong\u003eCream, pale mint, green and marbling\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"body\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill I receive the pictured plant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. One live propagation corm is included; the mature plant is for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the correct cultivar spelling Regal Shields?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. ‘Regal Shields’ is the documented cultivar name; “Regal Shield” is often used in commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this a separate species?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The base Regal Shields is a documented hybrid cultivar. Mint Variegated describes the horticultural variegated form offered here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill future leaves have the same mint pattern?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo particular variegation pattern or amount is guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a corm arrive without roots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Corms can be dormant or at an early propagation stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow can I help prevent rot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalance moisture, oxygen, stable warmth and cleanliness. Avoid prolonged saturation around the corm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dark\" style=\"background:#080808 !important;color:#ffffff !important;border-top:5px solid #fb6392 !important;text-align:center !important;padding:39px 25px;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"color:#fb6392 !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#fb6392 !important;\"\u003eGrow a collector Alocasia from the beginning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#97d33e !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#97d33e !important;\"\u003eRegal Shields Mint Variegated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#eeeeee !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#eeeeee !important;\"\u003eLearn more in the dedicated plant guide, shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\" style=\"color:#97d33e !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#97d33e !important;\"\u003evariegated Alocasia corms\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our Alocasia varieties A–Z directory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle data-ac-corm-resource-css=\"v2\"\u003e\n.ac-corm-resource-row{\n  display:grid!important;\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))!important;\n  gap:20px!important;\n  align-items:stretch!important;\n  width:min(1160px,calc(100vw - 160px))!important;\n  max-width:none!important;\n  min-width:0!important;\n  margin:34px auto 0!important;\n  box-sizing:border-box!important;\n}\n.ac-corm-resource-row\u003esection{\n  display:block!important;\n  box-sizing:border-box!important;\n  width:100%!important;\n  max-width:none!important;\n  min-width:0!important;\n  height:100%!important;\n  margin:0!important;\n  overflow-wrap:anywhere;\n}\n@media(max-width:799px){\n  .ac-corm-resource-row{\n    width:100%!important;\n    max-width:100%!important;\n    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)!important;\n    gap:18px!important;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-corm-resource-row\" data-ac-corm-resources=\"side-by-side-v2\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top:34px;padding:24px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:16px;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#fb6392;font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eCorm or Tissue Culture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:28px;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eCompare Alocasia propagation methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eShopping this cultivar as a corm instead of TC? Learn how Alocasia corms compare with tissue culture plantlets, including acclimation, growth stage, risk, and what to expect as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-ac-plant-guide-cta=\"alocasia-regal-shields-mint-variegated\" style=\"margin:42px 0 0;padding:34px 25px;border-radius:18px;background:#080808;color:#fff;text-align:center;border-top:5px solid #97d33e;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#fb6392;font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eMeet the Mature Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(25px,4vw,38px);color:#fff!important;margin:0 0 13px;\"\u003eAlocasia Regal Shields Mint Variegated Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 23px;color:#dedede;font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eExplore the matching plant's appearance, identification and care. This product contains a live corm, not a mature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/alocasia-regal-shields-mint-variegated\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:15px 24px;border-radius:10px;background:#97d33e;color:#111!important;font-weight:900;text-decoration:none!important;font-size:16px;\"\u003eView Plant \u0026amp; Plant Information →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AlocasiaCORMs.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49858616000771,"sku":null,"price":68.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/1420\/5187\/files\/alocasia-regal-shields-mint-variegated-corm.png?v=1792170344","url":"https:\/\/alocasiacorms.com\/products\/alocasia-regal-shields-mint-variegated-corm","provider":"AlocasiaCorms.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}