Alocasia chienlii ‘Antoro velvet’ is a terrestrial plant species that sprouts from a tuberous root in the soil. For every leaf this plant has a light-colored to sometimes pink petiole. The soft, velvety leaves can grow to a maximum length of 40 cm. The elliptical, arrow-shaped leaves have an intense dark green to almost black color. The veins of adult leaves are not especially visible with this species, unlike many other species within the genus Alocasia. The not spectacular eyeing inflorescence appears infrequently and looks similar to other aroids within this family. In some cases, this plant could lose all its leaves and could resprout from its tuber, after a rest period. Propagation is most often done by young offshoots from the base of the plant but is also possible with seed.

Alocasia chienlii ‘Antoro velvet’ is not exceptionally difficult to grow successfully. Provide this plant with constant warm and humid conditions. It grows best with a temperature between 18 and 30 degrees Celsius with a humidity not lower than 70% at all times. This species prefers indirect light and/or direct sunshine, only in the morning. Shade this plant against mid-day and direct sunlight in summer while the leaves could burn by sunlight too intensely. The soil should be humus rich and moist retentive. Alocasia scalprum should never dry out completely. Frequent waterings are key for this plant but do not let the soil become swampy. Provide a standard green plant fertilizer once a month when in the growing season.