The stunning Alocasia Regal Shield is a cross between an Alocasia Black Velvet and an Alocasia Odora taking its velvety blackness from one and its largeness from the other.
Giant black velvety perfectly heart-shaped leaves with slightly ruffled edges and reddish undersides – now who wouldn’t want to own this plant? 
If you grow Alocasia regal shield under the right care conditions, this aroid rapidly grows to a height of 4 – 5 feet and spreads out laterally with the leaves supported by long and erect petioles. They are self headers that get as wide as they are tall.
Even though they may not fit into your apartment, they make great patio plants and are beautiful from above and below.