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0Alocasia reginula A.Hay
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Sources (15)
- POWO – Alocasia reginula · Native distribution · CC BY 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Alocasia reginula · Natural habitat · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wong & Joling 2021, Check List 17(3) – Plazi · Native distribution
- Wikipedia (en) – Alocasia reginula · Plant type · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garden Pals – Alocasia reginula
- Garden Pals – Alocasia reginula
- Garden Pals – Alocasia reginula
- Smart Garden Guide – Alocasia Black Velvet
- Foliage Factory – Alocasia reginula
- Garden Betty – Alocasia Black Velvet
- Garden.org – Alocasia
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Alocasia reginula · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q15314453 · CC0
- Wikipedia (en) – Alocasia reginula · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhigh
Min. temperature15 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Plant in a loose, airy mix that partly dries between waterings – it rots in soggy soil. Keep it away from air conditioners and heaters; it dislikes sudden temperature changes.
Cultivars of Alocasia reginula
black velvet – what to know
black velvet (Alocasia reginula) – family: Araceae, genus: Alocasia. Native range: Borneo: Sabah (Malaysia), Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 15 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Alocasia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water black velvet?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does black velvet need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can black velvet get?
Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is black velvet toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Alocasia
Data sources: Wikipedia – Alocasia reginula (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Alocasia reginula (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q15314453 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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