Alocasia Reginula


Meet the ultimate tactile plant experience. The Alocasia 'Black Velvet' swaps standard green leaves for thick, micro-textured fronds that look and feel like black suede. Highlighted by bright, silvery-white veining that pops off the dark background, this compact jewel plant brings effortless gothic elegance to any desk, shelf, or windowsill.

  • Toxic to pets and children
  • Repot once every 2 years
  • Fertilize every every other week
  • Bright, indirect light
  • Requires frequent watering

About the Alocasia Reginula

Origin

Native to the lush rainforest floors of Borneo in Southeast Asia.

Air Purifying

While this velvety beauty helps exchange oxygen and capture light airborne dust, it won't replace a home air filter—it's mostly here to look ultra-luxurious!

Toxicity

Highly toxic to pets, humans, and horses. Alocasias contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause burning, swelling, and severe stomach upset if ingested. Keep this dark diva safely out of reach of curious critters and kids!

Caring for an Alocasia Reginula

Watering


Water when the top 20–30% of the soil has dried out. Keeping the soil lightly moist—never soggy—is the secret to keeping those velvety leaves happy and root rot far away!

Light and Placement


Bright, indirect light is ideal for this understory beauty! Harsh direct sun will scorch those dark, plush leaves, while too little light will cause weak, leggy growth. An east- or west-facing window works wonders.

Nutrition

Treat this amigo to a diluted, balanced fertilizer (like a 10-10-10 ratio) every 2–4 weeks during the spring and summer growing season to encourage rich color and thick foliage.

Repotting


This amigo prefers to stay a little snug in its pot, so repotting doesn't need to happen often! Upgrade its home in early spring only when roots are circling the bottom or growth has noticeably slowed down.

Pruning and Flowering

Minimal maintenance required! Simply trim off any fading bottom leaves or spent blooms at the base to keep your plant looking sleek and fresh.

Alocasia Reginula SOS

Illness

Watch your watering habits to avoid root rot and fungal leaf spots. Keep an eye out for spider mites, too—they love hiding in the plush texture of those velvety leaves!

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