| Houseplant
Cultural
information: This very unique and exotic plant would
make a great addition to the collection of any seasoned plant
collector. They are a bit difficult to grow... but well worth the
challenge.
Place Alocasia Black Velvet in filtered light sitting in a moist
pebble tray. Strong sunlight can easily burn this plants delicate
leaves.
Allow the soils surface to dry down before watering. Don't let
your Black Velvet plant wilt. Wilting can cause leaf spotting.
Most varieties of Alocasia are sensitive to water quality. City
tap water contains chemicals that your Alocasia don't like. Let
your water sit out over night to let some of the chemicals dissipate.
I save water from my aquariums to water all my houseplants with...
and my Alocasia African Mask is thriving.
Feed only when the plant is actively
growing with a liquid balanced plant food.
Propagation in dry climates is virtually impossible.
Common house plant pests include: Spider mites
These beautiful plants are
usually grown in 4" and 6" inch containers. Black Velvet is hard to find.
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