Alocasia 'Black Velvet' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia reginula A.Hay, or Black Velvet, is a stunning plant in the family Araceae. It has large, broad, heart-shaped, or arrow-shaped leaves. This plant takes slightly longer to grow than most other Araceae. Alocasia likes to grow in humid places, making it perfect to transform your home into an indoor jungle.
Common Name |
Black Velvet Elephant Ear
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet'
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia 'Black Velvet' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia 'Black Velvet'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia 'Black Velvet' needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia 'Black Velvet' needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia 'Black Velvet' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia 'Black Velvet' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia 'Black Velvet' to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia 'Black Velvet' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia 'Black Velvet'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia 'Black Velvet' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia 'Black Velvet' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia 'Black Velvet' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia 'Black Velvet' toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be toxic for your pets if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia 'Black Velvet' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia 'Black Velvet', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Alocasia 'Black Velvet' Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia 'Black Velvet' plant originated. |
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Country |
Malaysia
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