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Alocasia Black Velvet

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Regular price $40
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pot: Without pot

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care advice

This plant has softly textured, appropriately velvety leaves, with striking white veins. Like most Alocasias, it grows new leaves from a central stem. While some species get quite large over time, ALocasia Black Velvet tends to mature at a smaller size.

Grows best in bright indirect light - Avoid direct sunlight

Soil should be moist but never soggy - Let the top inch dry between watering for best results

Not Pet Friendly - Avoid ingesting

Sits 9"-10" tall and 8-11" wide In a 6" grow pot

Pro Tips

This plant enjoys regular misting and does not like being near drafts, heaters, or AC units. The soil should remain moist, but not soggy, so check that the top layer is dry before watering again. Avoid burning its leaves in direct sun. An Alocasia's soil can be allowed to dry more in winter, as they often go dormant in colder months. Keep leaves clean and dust-free to prevent pests.

Origin

A mysterious plant and not a lot is known about it. Native to Southeast Asia, it grows in the tropical jungles of Borneo. Alocasia are happiest under the canopies of larger leafed plants and trees and thus is used to indirect light levels and high humidity. Alocasias grow foliage from tuberous root systems, and store a lot of energy under the soil.