Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet' (Dwarf Alocasia)
Botanical name: Alocasia reginula
Common name: Dwarf Alocasia
Cultivar: Black Velvet
Family: Araceae
Origin: Borneo
A beautiful dwarf variety which contains a significant amount of black coloration on the leaf surface. Leaves are ovate, elliptic and almost totally peltate. The upper leaf surface is a dramatic green-black color, and the lower leaf surface is a rich purple. This very unique and exotic plant would make a great addition to the collection of any seasoned plant collector. Place them in filtered sunlight sitting in a moist pebble tray. Allow the soils surface to dry down before watering. Feed only when the plant is actively growing with a liquid balanced plant food. "Black Velvet" is hard to find. These beautiful plants are usually grown in 4" and 6" inch containers.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Leaves of this plant are very fragile and may be slightly damaged during transportation which does not hurt new growth. Trim as needed and more new leaves will grow.