Black Velvet Alocasia Live Plant – 4–6 Inches – Alocasia reginula

Black Velvet Alocasia (Alocasia reginula) is a compact tropical foliage plant known for its dark, velvety leaves with contrasting silver-green veining. It is commonly grown as an indoor container plant and can also be grown outdoors in suitably warm climates. Alocasia reginula is an accepted species native to Borneo.

This listing includes 1 live rootball plant approximately 4–6 inches tall. The plant ships without a pot. It prefers warm, humid conditions, bright indirect or filtered light, and evenly moist but well-draining soil. UF/IFAS lists Alocasia generally as suitable for containers and houseplant use and notes that Alocasia species are not known to be invasive in Florida.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Note: The seller describes this plant as “pet safe” and “child safe,” but UF/IFAS advises that Alocasia plants are toxic if ingested. Keep this plant away from children and pets that may chew or ingest plant material.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Black Velvet Alocasia rootball plant
• Scientific name: Alocasia reginula
• Approx. 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping
• Ships without a pot
• Dark foliage with contrasting silver-green coloration
• Compact clumping growth habit
• Evergreen tropical foliage plant
• Suitable for indoor container growing
• Can be grown outdoors in suitable warm climates
• Prefers low to medium light or bright indirect light
• Prefers evenly moist, well-draining soil
• Seller describes the plant as organic; certification is not independently verified

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Alocasia reginula rootball plant
• No pot included

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Black Velvet Alocasia
Scientific Name: Alocasia reginula
Plant Type: Live tropical foliage houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial, evergreen
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Low to medium light; bright indirect light preferred
Soil: Loose, well-draining organic-rich mix
Water: Heavy/regular moisture; avoid waterlogged soil
USDA Zone: 10–12 outdoors according to seller

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Black Velvet Alocasia?
The seller lists USDA Zones 10–12 for outdoor growing. In cooler regions, it is generally grown as an indoor container plant.

2. What sunlight does Black Velvet Alocasia need?
It prefers bright indirect or filtered light and can tolerate lower light conditions, although growth may be slower. Direct sunlight can scorch the foliage.

3. How much water does Black Velvet Alocasia need?
The seller lists heavy watering. The provided care information recommends keeping the soil evenly moist while allowing the upper layer to dry somewhat between waterings.

4. What is the growth habit of Black Velvet Alocasia?
It is a compact, clumping perennial foliage plant with dark, velvety leaves and contrasting veins.

5. Can Black Velvet Alocasia be grown in a container?
Yes. Black Velvet Alocasia is particularly well suited to indoor containers and is also commonly grown in suitable outdoor containers in warm climates.