How to Care for Alocasia reginula

Korean name: 알로카시아 블랙 벨벳

A small Alocasia with dark leaves featuring a rich velvet texture and striking silver-white veins. Its small size yet intense presence makes it suitable for terrariums or desks.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Borneo
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: velvet, small, rare, dark leaves

Care Guide

• Light: Low to medium indirect light
• Watering: Water after the soil has dried out somewhat.
• Soil: Well-draining and breathable soil
• Humidity: 60~80%
• Temperature: 18~28°C
• Fertilizer: Diluted fertilizer once a month in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Alocasia reginula?

Water after the soil has dried out somewhat. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Alocasia reginula?

It likes Low to medium indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining and breathable soil.

Is Alocasia reginula safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Alocasia reginula good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~28°C. Humidity: 60~80%. Fertilise Diluted fertilizer once a month in spring and summer.