Species Name: Alocasia reginula

Common name(s): Black Velvet Alocasia, Queen Jewel Alocasia,  Elephant Ear Plant 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Regal species of Alocasia with velvety green leaves with bright white veins
• A smaller, more stout, species of alocasia although the leaves still fan out in a dramatic fashion
• Attractive bright foliage makes this an excellent accent or foreground terrarium plant

Recommended Pot Size: Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: + 65° F

Humidity:  Moderate (30-70%)  -   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Water regularly. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. 

Lighting: Partial Shade  -   Full Sun

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Moderate

Height: 12-24”

Origin: Southeast Asia, Singapore 

Regional locality: Found in shaded areas with sufficient moisture

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 - 11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Protect your Alocasia from drying or damaging winds and direct sunlight that may cause browning of the leaves. 

*Alocasias are mildly toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it

For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.