Alocasia reginula

Black Velvet

'Black Velvet' is a dwarf Alocasia, which grows via rhizomes that branch to form large clumps. The leaves are heart-shaped, dark greenish black on the top with silver veins and purple underneath. Flowers may be produced throughout the year when growing conditions are favourable. The plant likes to be positioned in a bright spot but out of direct sunlight.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Not Frost hardy
Moist and rich

plant information

Common name

Black Velvet

Latin name

Alocasia reginula

type

Perennial

family

Araceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Moist and rich
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Black Velvet is 0.20meters x 0.35meters

0.20 M 0.35 M

Alocasia reginula

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

In temperate climates, Alocasia is usually grown in a heated greenhouse or as a conservatory plant. Alocasias need rich soil that is moist (not saturated) but well-drained. Plant in partial shade. Indoors, grow in filtered light. Provide high humidity. In warm climates, similar to their native humid and tropical Southeast Asia, elephant ears will grow as perennials. In cooler areas they will need to be replanted each year.

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