Alocasia Black Velvet Plant

One of the "diamond Alocasias," Aroid Black Velvet is a beloved member of the Aroid family. The deep green leaves on this rare gem of a plant are almost black in colour. The undersides have a splotchy magenta colour, and the silvery-white veins contrast the black leaves in an appealing way. The leaves' unusual shape, which resembles an ovate heart, is especially noteworthy. The plant grows to a height of one to two feet when fully grown.

Care for Alocasia plant

Common name    -  Elephant ear plant

Maximum  Height    -   6.5 feet

Foliage Color                -   Greenish black

Bloom Time                -   NA

Difficulty Level          -    Easy to grow

Planting And Care

Sunlight

Plants thrive best under indirect natural or artificial light.

Soil

The soil must be porous and well-draining.

Watering

Check the moisture in the soil by poking it with your finger or a simple little stick.

When the top soil (about 3 to 4 inches) in the pot feels dry to the touch, add 1 cup (roughly 50 ml) of water.

Probably in the morning or evening, apply water.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.

• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Avoid overwatering the plant, particularly if the pot lacks drainage holes.

• Avoid the air conditioning vents.

• On plant leaves, do not spray water.

Ornamental Use:

The image is for reference purposes only. Based on factors like climate, age, height, etc., the real product may differ in shape or appearance