Alocasia reginula 'Black velvet'

Alocasia reginula - Aroid04

Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’ 2
Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’
Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’
Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’
Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’

Easy to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Foliage plant

15 cm
10 cm
Alocasia reginula 'Black velvet'

Alocasia reginula - Aroid04

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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Plant information: Alocasia reginula 'Black velvet'

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
15 cm
Width
10 cm
Araflora info
Limited
Adult height
<20 cm
Adult width
<15 cm
Flower colour
white/yellow
Plant type
Foliage plant
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
South-East Asia
Product type
Plant
Properties
Non-edible
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
0-1500 m
Plant care: Alocasia reginula 'Black velvet'

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
Place
Indoor
Daytime humidity
60-80%
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
Can be pruned
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<5-8>
Soil type
peat
Watering tips
No-water spraying
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Free draining mixture
Max temperature
35 °C
Min temperature
15 °C
Artificial light height
20-40 cm
Fertilise
little
Humidity at night
60-80%
Daytime temperature
10-30 °C
Nighttime temperature
12-18 °C