How to prune alocasia regal shield

Any time, as individual leaves yellow or die. Cut the petiole close to the base with clean, sterilised scissors or a blade. If the plant goes dormant in winter and all foliage collapses, cut stems to soil level and reduce watering until new growth emerges in spring.

As needed — a few times per year at most. Alocasia Regal Shield rarely needs pruning beyond removing dead or yellowing leaves. It grows upright from a central rhizome and does not branch, so there is nothing to shape or cut back. Simply remove spent leaves cleanly at the base of the petiole. Dormant plants may die back entirely — do not discard; wait for regrowth.

Cut the petiole close to the base with clean, sterilised scissors or a blade. If the plant goes dormant in winter and all foliage collapses, cut stems to soil level and reduce watering until new growth emerges in spring.