{"product_id":"alocasia-regal-shield","title":"alocasia Regal Shield","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e👑 \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eAlocasia 'Regal Shield' Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eAlocasia ‘Regal Shield’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold, dramatic elephant ear variety known for its large, shield-shaped leaves and deep, velvety coloration. 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