Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alocasia reginula Black Velvet Elephants Ear, ,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical V-Shaped
Description:
Tropical clumping perennial with pointed, velvety dark green leaves with attractive silver margins. Great foliage feature in a tropical garden. Grows approx. 30-50cm H x 20-30cm W. CAUTION Harmful if eaten/skin & eye irritant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Mealy Bugs, Mites
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Araceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Purple
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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