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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Alocasia Black Velvet
Alocasia 'Black Velvet'
Cultivar: Black Velvet
Prized for its dramatic appearance, Alocasia 'Black Velvet' features velvety, dark green-to-black leaves that create a sophisticated contrast against its prominent, silver-white veins. This compact jewel alocasia is an ideal choice for collectors and indoor plant enthusiasts looking for unique foliage. It grows best in bright, indirect light and prefers well-draining, chunky soil to keep its sensitive root system healthy.
Alocasia 'Black Velvet' is a striking jewel alocasia featuring deep, matte, near-black heart-shaped leaves with contrasting silver venation.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
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Mature size
12-18 inches tall and wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping rosette
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Avoid cold drafts and keep away from air conditioning vents. As a jewel alocasia, it is sensitive to overwatering and prefers consistent, moderate humidity.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
May produce typical araceous spathe and spadix flowers, but it is primarily grown for its foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
Slow to moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer during the growing season (spring and summer). Withhold fertilizer in winter.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves by cutting the petiole close to the base of the plant.
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Care notes
Avoid cold drafts and keep away from air conditioning vents. As a jewel alocasia, it is sensitive to overwatering and prefers consistent, moderate humidity.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
12-18 inches tall and wide
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Growth habit
Clumping rosette
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Spacing
12-15 inches apart in groupings
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
May produce typical araceous spathe and spadix flowers, but it is primarily grown for its foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy aroid mix containing peat or coco coir, perlite, and orchid bark.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Perfect for containers, especially decorative pots with drainage holes. Use a pot that is not excessively large to prevent moisture retention.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Deep, dark, matte-black-green velvet leaves with bright, distinct white-silver venation.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be heart-shaped (cordate), dark-green-to-black with visible silver-white venation. Texture should look matte/velvety, not glossy.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, inconspicuous greenish-white or creamy spathe typical of the Arum family.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are infrequent and should not be the primary focus. Avoid featuring fruit.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a compact, clumping, upright rosette form. Do not depict as a trailing or vine-like plant.
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Mature Plant Look
A sophisticated, compact, low-growing specimen with architectural dark, heart-shaped foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, clumping habit with thick, succulent-like petioles and large, heart-shaped, matte-finish leaves with prominent pale veins.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the silver veins contrast clearly against the dark leaf blade. Leaf edges are entire, not serrated.
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Plant Faqs
Does Alocasia Black Velvet need high humidity? Yes, it thrives in humidity above 50%. Is this plant toxic? Yes, like other Alocasias, it is toxic if ingested by pets or humans. Why are the leaf edges turning brown? This is often due to low humidity or inconsistent watering.
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Root Look
Firm, fleshy, cream-colored roots typical of aroids.
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Soil Look
Dark, porous, airy organic potting mix with visible pieces of perlite and bark.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact rosette of 2-4 leaves, showing characteristic dark color and silvery veins from a young age.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small heart-shaped leaves with velvety texture; short petioles; root ball is usually dense and active in the plug.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Alocasia Black Velvet. This is Alocasia Black Velvet, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Alocasia Black Velvet become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining feature is the dramatic contrast of its deep, matte, black-green velvety leaves against the bold, bright silver-white veins. Establish your starter by moving the plug into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining mix, then later transition to a permanent container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Alocasia Alocasia reginula Black Velvet Jewel Alocasia Houseplants Tropical foliage Rare plants Plant care Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the sophisticated beauty of the Alocasia Black Velvet, a compact jewel alocasia prized for its dark, velvety foliage and silver venation. Learn the essential care tips to help this rare tropical houseplant thrive in your indoor collection.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow Alocasia Black Velvet | Jewel Alocasia Care
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