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Back to buying optionsBlack Velvet Alocasia Live Plant – Alocasia reginula | 4–6 Inches Tall | Dark Velvety Leaves with Silver Veins | Rooted Starter Plant | Ships Without Pot | Indoor Tropical Houseplant
Add an elegant tropical touch to your indoor plant collection with this Black Velvet Alocasia live starter plant (Alocasia reginula). Known for its distinctive dark green, velvety leaves and beautiful contrasting silver veins, this compact ornamental plant makes a stunning addition to living rooms, offices, bedrooms, and decorative plant displays. Each young plant measures approximately 4–6 inches tall, comes with established roots, and ships without a pot, ready to be planted in your favorite container. Black Velvet Alocasia thrives in warm, humid environments with bright indirect light, making it a beautiful choice for houseplant enthusiasts and collectors. Please note that listing photos may show a mature plant; your plant will arrive as a young starter.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Velvet Alocasia starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Botanical name: Alocasia reginula
✔️ Healthy rooted plant
✔️ Distinctive dark green velvety foliage with silver veins
✔️ Shipped without a pot
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Velvet Alocasia
Botanical Name: Alocasia reginula
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen foliage plant
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Bright, indirect light to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, airy, moisture-retentive potting mix
Watering: Keep soil lightly moist but never soggy
Temperature: 59–80°F (15–27°C) or warmer
Humidity: Moderate to high
Mature Height: Approximately 12–18 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 10–12 (primarily grown indoors in cooler climates)
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Place your Black Velvet Alocasia in a warm location with bright, indirect light and good humidity. Keep the soil lightly moist while allowing excess water to drain freely. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F (13°C). When unpacking, gently check the shipping bags and separate the plants carefully if you ordered multiple quantities.
