A striking beauty is this cultivar of Alocasia Reginula, which has so far only been discovered in the wild in the Tabin Wildlife Reserve in Malaysia and is therefore a real rarity. Its velvety black-green leaves are structured by cream-colored leaf veins, making the plant an attractive eye-catcher.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that matches the product photos in size, shape and coloring.
- Delivery: in 6cm pot
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: tropical rainforests of Malaysia
- Other names: Alocasia reginula, black velvet ninja, jewel alocasia, elephant ear, arrow leaf, taro
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/Light Requirements: partial shade to light, avoid direct sunlight.
- Substrate: Ben's Babyplant Soil, special soil, later peat-free potting soil, Ben's Syngonium & Alocasia Soil
- Temperature: optimal at 20-26° C
- Watering: water when the upper substrate layers start to dry, but avoid waterlogging, optimally water with not too cold, low-calcium rainwater
- Humidity: needs moderately high humidity, can be placed in the bathroom
- Nutrient addition: in spring/summer 1x per month with organ. Fertilize moderately with organic liquid fertilizer
- Grows slowly, repotting every 2 years is sufficient.
- Avoid drafts.
