Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet Variegata'

Owned by Sherry Kiet (@Skiet88).

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Notes

Family: Araceae. This plant is toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. The pinkish variegation on the right leaf is a highly sought-after mutation of the standard Alocasia reginula.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Variegated Alocasia Black Velvet

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Perennial, Tropical Plant, Tuberous Plant
Growing Medium
Aroid mix
Growth Habit
Herbaceous, Rosette-forming

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Acquisition Source
POTTERUPPER
Date Acquired
Jun 17, 2026
Acquisition Price
$35
Natural Habitat Location
Southeast Asia (Borneo)

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Araceae. This plant is toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. The pinkish variegation on the right leaf is a highly sought-after mutation of the standard Alocasia reginula.
Variegated Alocasia Black Velvet
Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet Variegata' by Skiet88

Alocasia

reginula 'Black Velvet Variegata'

Common NameVariegated Alocasia Black Velvet

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Perennial, Tropical Plant, Tuberous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous, Rosette-forming
Growing MediumAroid mix

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Date Acquired
Jun 17, 2026
Acquisition Price
$35
Acquisition SourcePOTTERUPPER
Natural Habitat LocationSoutheast Asia (Borneo)

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Araceae. This plant is toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. The pinkish variegation on the right leaf is a highly sought-after mutation of the standard Alocasia reginula.