Alocasia Black Velvet
Alocasia Black Velvet
Alocasia comes from the family Araceae. There are 79 species native to tropical and subtropical Asia to Eastern Australia. Alocasia Black Velvet also known as Alocasia Reginula is a miniature Alocasia known for its beautiful foliage. It gets its name from the dark velvety appearance of the leaves, with contrasting striking white veins.
How to care for your Alocasia –
Water: Alocasia need their soil to be moist at all times, do not allow to dry out.
Light: They enjoy bright but indirect sunlight, direct sun can scorch the leaves.
Humidity: They love warmth and humidity, a bathroom or kitchen would be a perfect spot.
Temperature: They prefer warm temperatures about 20 degrees C.
Toxic to cats & dogs? Yes
Air purifying? No
