[{"id":526034960603,"handle":"all","title":"all","updated_at":"2026-04-18T06:10:03-05:00","body_html":null,"published_at":"2025-12-15T16:54:55-06:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":null,"disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"ShipWill"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":201176907927,"handle":"all-plants","updated_at":"2026-04-18T06:10:03-05:00","published_at":"2021-10-07T18:00:25-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"All Plants","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-18T21:59:02-06:00","alt":null,"width":1792,"height":1343,"src":"\/\/canopyplantco.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/image_7728027d-14f5-4ef7-a841-bf8c38fe254b.jpg?v=1637294343"}},{"id":203057758359,"handle":"alocasia","updated_at":"2026-04-18T06:10:03-05:00","published_at":"2022-04-28T18:00:22-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Alocasia","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alocasia\" title=\"Alocasia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/alocasia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/a\u003e is a genus of plants in the Aroid family native to many parts of Asia including but not limited to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are at least 90 officially recognized Alocasia species, with more discovered and properly named every year. Alocasia come in all sizes, from small to large. Jewel types like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alocasia-reginula-black-velvet\" title='4\" Alocasia Reginula \"Black Velvet\"' data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/alocasia-reginula-black-velvet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Velvet\u003c\/a\u003e tend to stay on the bushier, more compact side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlocasia are rhizomatous or tuberous and self reproduce from corms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\" title=\"Alocasia winter care\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlocasia can go dormant \u003c\/a\u003eduring the cooler months, so try to provide your plant with temperatures above 50deg to ensure that they stay happy and healthy during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost Alocasia enjoy a well draining soil rich in organic matter and prefer to dry out slightly between watering. 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Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet' variegated has thick black, velvety leaves with prominent white veining that displays beautiful splashes of white and pink variegation.
This species of elephant ear has a compact growth habit and will generally only reach a height of about 3-4' tall.
Alocasia Black Velvet variegated is an indoor plant similar to Maharani, but without the bullate textured leaves.
Caring for your new Alocasia plant is simple as they require little attention. We recommend keeping your Alocasia Black Velvet variegated in a soil that is well draining and rich in organic matter. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. If your Alocasia Black Velvet variegated leaves begin to curl inward or droop, this is a sign that your plant needs to be watered.
Additional information:
Alocasia is a genus of plants in the Aroid family native to many parts of Asia including but not limited to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Australia.
There are at least 90 officially recognized Alocasia species, with more discovered and properly named every year. Alocasia come in all sizes, from small to large. Jewel types like Black Velvet tend to stay on the bushier, more compact side.
Alocasia are rhizomatous or tuberous and self reproduce from corms.
Alocasia can go dormant during the cooler months, so try to provide your plant with temperatures above 50deg to ensure that they stay happy and healthy during this period.
Bright indirect light
Water when soil is mostly dry
Loves humidity