Plantalure
Alocasia Black Velvet
Alocasia Black Velvet
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Alocasia Black Velvet is a compact houseplant with dark, velvety, heart-shaped leaves and striking silver veins. It grows low and neat, prefers bright indirect light and humidity, and is prized for its dramatic foliage rather than flowers.
What Makes It Special:
✔ Velvety, almost black foliage – The leaves are thick, soft, and deep charcoal to nearly black, with striking silvery-white veins. The matte, velvet texture absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving it a dramatic, high-end look - almost like suede.
✔ Effortless Care – Moderate – thrives with consistent light, moisture, and humidity.
✔ Expertly Repotted – Nestled in our premium 5-component soil blend for strong roots and perfect moisture balance.
✔ Locally Grown & Acclimated – Thrives faster and stays healthier, already adapted to your home’s conditions.🍁
🌿 Growth Habits:
Alocasia plants frequently produce new leaves, and it’s completely normal for older leaves to gradually fade and drop as part of their natural growth cycle. This allows the plant to focus its energy on fresh, healthy growth.
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Care Guide
Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy. Water when top 1–2 inches dry.
Soil: Well-draining aroid mix (potting soil + orchid bark + perlite + coco coir).
Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F). Keep away from cold drafts.
Humidity: Prefers high humidity (60–80%). Mist or use a humidifier if air is dry.
Fertilizer: Feed with diluted balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks in spring–summer.
Canada Wide Shipping
All orders are shipped within 1–2 business days, with delivery times of 1–5 days depending on your location. Each plant is carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival, with complimentary insulation and heat packs included during colder months for optimal protection.
What to Expect
Each plant comes in its original nursery pot, which is typically 0.5–1 inch smaller than the listed size to ensure it fits neatly into a decorative pot of the same size.
As with all living things, each plant is unique. Natural variation in size, shape, and coloration is to be expected. We do our best to select a plant that closely matches the one shown on our website in the size you've chosen one that’s healthy, beautiful, and ready to thrive in your home.
Winter Safe Packaging
We carefully monitor the destination weather for every order to ensure your plants arrive safely. When needed, complimentary heat packs and insulation are included to protect them from cold temperatures during transit.