Supply information
- Supply format
- In-vitro
- Plants / bag
- 6
- Plant size
- ≥ 6 cm
- Lead time
- Approx. 3 weeks
- Markets
- North America, Europe, Asia, Other
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Alocasia Black Velvet
Alocasia Black Velvet: a compact, dark-leaved jewel Alocasia. For professional nursery and wholesale enquiries through ORCHISTRA, with supply specifications confirmed per order.
Supply formatIn-vitro
Plants / bag6
Plant size≥ 6 cm
Lead timeApprox. 3 weeks
MarketsNorth America, Europe, Asia, Other
About this culture
Alocasia Black Velvet (Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet') belongs to Araceae. Alocasia reginula is a compact foliage species with thick, dark, velvety-looking leaves and contrasting pale veins. Its ornamental character is expressed primarily through the foliage. Black Velvet denotes the dark-leaved horticultural selection represented in this listing. Contact ORCHISTRA to discuss nursery and wholesale supply. The supplied growth stage, plant size, packaging, quantity and delivery schedule are confirmed for each order; this catalogue entry is not a live stock commitment.
A compact, dark-leaved jewel Alocasia
Professional nursery grow-out
Growth-stage-specific grading
Supply specifications confirmed per order
Quality assurance
Commercial grading focuses on correct identity, a viable growing point, sound tissue and roots appropriate to the supplied stage. The final size and presentation should match the agreed order specification.
- Correct species or documented trade identity
- Viable growing point and sound foliage
- Roots appropriate to the agreed supply stage
- No visible rot or severe tissue damage
- Plant grade checked against the order
- Packaging and batch identification confirmed
Growing information
- Bright, filtered light; avoid harsh direct sun on young foliage.
- Warm, stable conditions; protect young plants from cold draughts and frost.
- Moderate to high humidity with gentle air movement; protect newly transferred plants from rapid drying.
- Airy, well-drained potting substrate with some moisture retention. Adjust particle size to the root system and container; avoid persistent saturation.
- If supplied in vitro, acclimatize gradually after removal from the culture vessel, initially limiting water loss and increasing ventilation as roots and new leaves become functional. Keep the substrate moist, not waterlogged; follow the batch-specific transfer instructions. Thick-leaved jewel Alocasias still need aerated roots. Do not interpret high air humidity as a need for constantly saturated potting media.