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Photo credit · Yercaud-elango for Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet'
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The source description calls this plant “Black velvet”; this does not establish cultivar genetics.
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Growing this plant
General guidance for Alocasia
General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.
- Light
- Bright, indirect; shade strong sun.
- Water
- Established pots: top 5 cm dry → water.
- Warmth and humidity
- Common forms growing: >16°C. A. tandurusa (‘Jacklyn’): 60–80% humidity.
- Dormancy
- Water sparingly.
Genus guidance sourcesKew: Alocasia taxonomy, origin and habitats ↗RHS: Alocasia types and growing guide ↗RHS: Alocasia foliage forms ↗RHS: humidity requirements for named houseplants ↗Reviewed 2026-09-22.
Names & identity
Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet' is an established horticultural name associated with Alocasia reginula. Chonk keeps the seller-facing name distinct from verified botanical names.
- Canonical Chonk name
- Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet'
- Accepted or parent name
- Alocasia reginula
- Species epithet
- reginula
- Cultivar / horticultural term
- Black Velvet
- Trade or horticultural names
- Alocasia Black Velvet
Other plants in Alocasia
Related by genus, not exact matches. Care requirements can differ.
Sources
Name sourcesChonk curated horticultural index