Houseplants

Alocasia reginula 'Black velvet'

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Specifications

Alocasia reginula

Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’ is a pretty miniature house plant. The Alocasia reginula grows up to 30-45 centimeters high and its almost black arrow-shaped leaves look like velvet, but are smooth to the touch. On the leaf silver-white veins are found. Alocasia reginula can be kept as a house plant or terrarium plant.

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€ 19.62 € 16.35

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foliage plant

indoor

artificial lighting

<15 cm

no direct sun

semi sun

normal

non-edible

Product info

Alocasia reginula is originally found in Malaysia and Borneo. The meaning of its Latin name 'Reginula' is 'Little queen'. For an Alocasia, this is a small species, which can even fit into a terrarium.

Height:
20 cm

Width:
20 cm

Adult height:
<20 cm

Adult width:
<15 cm

Flower colour:
White/yellow

Flower period:
All year

Product type:
Plant

Plant type:
Foliage plant

Growth habit:
Normal

Properties:
Non-edible

Growth rate:
Normal

Araflora info:
Limited

Natural habitat:
South-East Asia

Altitude range:
0-1500 m

Plant care

Alocasia reginula is a house plant or terrarium plant which is relatively small and need less water than other types of Alocasia. Let the soil dry properly between watering sessions. Use a permeable medium.

Care:
Easy