alocasia reginula
'black velvet'

Care level

Medium

Features distinctive dark, nearly black leaves with contrasting white veins that stand out against the deep coloration. The undersides of the leaves display a rich red to maroon hue, creating a notable color contrast when viewed from different angles.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Warm (60.8°F - 78.8°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 60 and 90% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Small

Upright

Slow growth

This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The alocasia black velvet can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from plant selection.
First introduced to the market in 1992 by Scott Hyndman, this plant came from the Lyon Arboretum in Hawaii, who likely received it from a collector in Japan. It's believed that a Japanese orchid hunter may have found a single specimen in Borneo while searching for orchids, which was later put into tissue culture by Agristarts to create the plants widely available today.
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