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Alocasia reginula Black Velvet

Elephant Ear

Alocasia Black Velvet is an herbaceous perennial grown for its impressive foliage. The leaves are black-green with silver veins and have an overall velvet-like appearance. It typically grows 40 cm tall and the same wide, performing best on a well-drained, frost free, sheltered site in full sun or partial shade. It may die back in winter but will generally regrow again in the spring. Black Velvet is commonly used in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, added to tropical gardens, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, or mass planted around the base of larger trees and shrubs. It also makes for a wonderful indoor plant.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Indoor Plants
Height:40 cm
Spread:40 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Shade
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
Also known asElephant Ear
Sku12773

Alocasia reginula Black Velvet Details

Alocasia Black Velvet is an herbaceous perennial grown for its impressive foliage. The leaves are black-green with silver veins and have an overall velvet-like appearance. It typically grows 40 cm tall and the same wide, performing best on a well-drained, frost free, sheltered site in full sun or partial shade. It may die back in winter but will generally regrow again in the spring. Black Velvet is commonly used in mixed plantings, maintained in a container, added to tropical gardens, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, or mass planted around the base of larger trees and shrubs. It also makes for a wonderful indoor plant.

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