Alocasia, Elephant Ear, Taro 'Black Velvet'

Alocasiareginula

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)
Species
reginula (ree-JIN-uh-la)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bradley, Florida

Clearwater, Florida

Fountain, Florida

Homestead, Florida

Seminole, Florida

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Red Oak, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
Cottage Grove, MN | June 2010 | positive

I bought this plant in March and brought it home to Minnesota with me. I keep it by the patio door and have had several new leaves. I no...Read More

J
Minneapolis, MN | August 2009 | neutral

I got mine from blackjungle.com about a year ago. I've had it in my office cubicle. It seems to be doing ok, it even started to flower. T...Read More

B
Spring, TX | January 2009 | positive

I grow this plant indoors under a bright fluorescent light which it clearly loves as it grows toward that light. It certainly wants to be...Read More

D
Bartow, FL | May 2005 | positive

I love the beautiful texture of this plant. However, my experience with it seems to be different. I have had several of them and they s...Read More

Z
| May 2005 | positive

This plant origins : Borneo - tropical forest, need shade, and moisture

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