Alocasia Black Velvet
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The Alocasia Black Velvet - the houseplant equivalent of a little black dress! This stunning beauty will elevate any space with its sleek and sophisticated appearance. The velvety black leaves are as soft to the touch as they are easy on the eyes, and the contrasting veins add a touch of drama to its already captivating charm.
But don't let its elegant demeanor fool you - this plant is as tough as nails. It can handle a variety of lighting conditions, from low to bright indirect light, and only needs watering once a week to keep it looking its best. Plus, its compact size makes it the perfect addition to any desk, shelf, or windowsill.
So whether you're looking to add a touch of class to your home or office, the Alocasia Black Velvet is a perfect choice. Just be prepared for all the compliments that are sure to come your way!
Available in the following packaging based on your preference:
- Nursery Pot - Standard plastic 4-inch or 6-inch planter pot that can be placed inside a larger pot or left as is until it outgrows it.
- Valentina Terracotta Pot 6" - a beautiful molded terracotta pot that is porous and fire glazed to allow plant roots to breathe; color works well with any decor and will develop a beautiful patina color over time. Includes matching dish underneath to catch water drainage and protect surfaces.
- Selene Planter - Ceramic 6.5" marble planter with drainage hole and matching rose gold ceramic tray. The planter measures: 7.5" x 6.5" x 6.5" and weighs approximately 3.7 lbs. We recommend placing your plant inside the nursery pot to make it easy to water and transplant.
- Athena Planter - Porcelain 5.5-inch pot ceramic marble planter with drainage hole and matching rose gold ceramic tray. The planter measures: 5.5" x 5.5" x 6" and weighs approximately 1.2 lbs. We recommend placing your plant in the nursery pot inside it to make it easy to water and transplant.
Looking for more plant goodies? Check out our accessories.
For added humidity, our Lyfe Rose Gold Signature Mister will make a perfect addition to your plant shelf for both function and beauty. We also recommend adding our Plant Shield & Shine to your order for routine maintenance and pest prevention.
Our plants are shipped from our indoor greenhouse in South Florida. Please note all our plants are one of a kind and if you want to message us we can send you a picture of the exact one you will receive. The product image here is intended to be the best representation of what you can expect to receive but yours may have slightly less or more growth depending on the crop we have when your order is placed. Any lifestyle pictures are meant to demonstrate how a fully grown or more mature plant looks for you to get a sense of it in your space.
- Botanical Name
- Alocasia 'Quilted Dream'
- Common Names
- Alocasia, Elephant Eats, African Mask, Mini-Polly African Mask, Mini-Elephant Ears, Amazon Taro, Alocasia Amazonica Polly, Bambino Amazonica
- Plant Type
- Tropical Plant
- Mature Size
- 6 inch to 3 foot tall and spreads 6 inch to 2 foot wide
- Sun Exposure
- Indirect to Bright Indirect
- Soil Type
- Moist but well draining loamy
- Soil pH
- Slightly Acidic
- Bloom Time
- Spring Summer
- Flower Color
- Not really showy light yellow color
- Hardiness Zones
- Zone 10-11; grown as a houseplant in all climates
- Native Area
- Tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Australia and areas of Asia
- Toxicity/ Pet Friendly
- Not pet safe, toxic to humans and pets
Two days only! Get free shipping on orders of $60 or more! Offer valid thru Nov. 13.
Plants ship from our location in Florida and arrive nationwide within 5-8 business days. All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. For those users in Florida, George, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, shipping may be faster. Estimated shipping dates can be seen in checkout. Plant exclusions may apply.
We monitior the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.
You can visit our shipping policy to learn more.
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I was thrilled to find this Black Velvet as I had originally bought one as my very first alocasia before I knew NOTHING about them and promptly killed it despite my best efforts. I waited a year to try again and when I saw this one I knew it was time. Happy to report she is doing great and has already put out 2 new leaves!!! Great plant, very healthy.
I love my slovakia black velvet! It’s so pretty and the dark leaves add a beautiful contrast.
Doing well with low light and water
Great color contrast to my other houseplants
First off I ordered this plant a little skeptical it would arrive with all its leaves just due to the size they are but I am so glad I ordered it! It came in packaged perfectly with no damage and perfectly healthy. Thank you so much! Never disappointed
I love this plant! It’s safely packaged with clear instructions!
I received this absolutely beautiful plant in which I have been wanting for a while so when I got this one in the mail, I was super excited. I received a healthy plant all I had to do with unpack it, and put it in my bathroom where it is absolutely gorgeous. You guys packing is amazing. I love everything about this company and will be ordering more plants very soon.
This was my first purchase from Verdant Lyfe but definitely will not be my last. The package arrived so quickly, the plants were in phenomenal condition. You can tell they really care about the plants they send out. I also appreciate how the plants aren’t crazy overpriced, especially if you get them on sale! I’m already looking at plants for my next purchase 😉
