▶️Alocasia Black Velvet Basics
Botanical Name: Alocasia reginula
Common Names: Black Velvet Elephant Ear, Black Velvet Alocasia
▶️Alocasia Black Velvet Benefits
✅ Indoor Air Purifier - Like all alocasia plants, alocasia ‘Black Velvet’ removes toxins from the air and improves indoor air quality.
✅ Easy to Grow - Alocasia plants are low-maintenance and beginner-friendly indoor plants. They are easy to grow and require minimal care.
✅ Aesthetic Appeal - Alocasia plants are known for their big dark green veined leaves. ‘Black Velvet’ variety is an indoor beauty!
▶️Quick Care Tips for Your Alocasia Black Velvet
☀️Light
Keep your Alocasia Black Velvets in bright, indirect sunlight.
💧Watering
Water moderately, once or twice a week when the soil feels dry to touch. Over-watering leads to root rot.
🌱Fertilization
Use balanced liquid fertilizer during its growth season.
✂️Pruning
Remove dead or brown leaves for a better appearance.
🐜Pests
‘Black Velvet’ is pest resistant, although spider mites may appear. Treating them with neem oil or spraying water on your ferns promptly is important.
🐱Not Pet-Friendly
Alocasia Black Velvet is toxic if ingested.
▶️Common Problems With Alocasia Black Velvet
▶ Yellow leaves and mushy stems - Overwatering, root rot.
▶ Wilting leaves, brown leaf tips - Underwatered plant.