Alocasia Black Velvet is one of the smaller Jewel Alocasias
The dark dramatic, velvet textured leaves have a purple underside and strong white veining
The black velvet cannot have water compact around the roots
A mix of potting soil, succulent soil mix, and orchid soil mix will keep the roots happiest
This plant needs a pot only an inch or two above the previous pot size
Porous pots will work well for this alocasia
Black velvet plants will enjoy a pot that breathes and keeps their feet dry
Alocasia Black velvet requires moderate indirect light
Alocasias need humidity or 40 to 60% to be happy
Keep this plant at a low of 60 Degrees F. to upward of 85 Degrees F.
Spider mites, mealy bugs, scale, thrips and whitefly are the most common houseplant pests you will see
Proper care and management is important to keep pests away from the Black Velvet
This plant is easily propagated through rhizome division
Start with a healthy and mature Alocasia plant
Plant the start in a pot with similar soil mix to the mother plant
Keep the soil moist while the new plant acclimates and matures