I’m new to the plant world. Picked up this pretty little thing today in the Lowe’s clearance section. Looks like a leaf was broken off. Only thing is, I’m not entirely too sure what it is. I’m thinking an alocasia of some kind. Any help would be great!
Looks a lot like my elephant ear plant. Sorry I'm no expert.
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That does look similar! I found a little tag in mine and it had a QR code that said it was an alocasia. I’m so confused now. lol
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Elephant ears are in the families of Alocasia and Colocasia… It can be a broad term
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Looks like a regal shield alocasia
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Yep that’s regal shield. They get really big and keep it out of direct sun. They burn easily 👍
Thank you!
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Regal shield...I have the same one in the same pot from Lowes ☺️
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