Black Velvet Alocasia
Alocasia reginula
Family: Araceae
Black Velvet Alocasia grows in bright indirect light and prefers rich, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Black Velvet Alocasia
Black Velvet Alocasia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Rich, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Black Velvet Alocasia as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.
Plant Overview
Black Velvet Alocasia (Alocasia reginula) is listed in the Araceae family and categorized as a herbaceous perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1832
- Family
- Araceae
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Black Velvet Alocasia is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Rich, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.