{"product_id":"alocasia-reginula-black-velvet","title":"Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet'","description":"\u003ch1\u003e Compact cultivar with almost black, velvety leaves and white veins\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This small cultivar has become synonymous with the species 'reginula' itself. The leaves are heart-shaped and display a rich, dark violet to black color with a velvety texture that gives the plant its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The white veins stand out clearly against the dark background. The plant remains compact and rarely reaches more than 30-40 centimeters in height, making it perfect for small spaces and terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Botanical description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAlocasia reginula 'Black Velvet' has a rather fascinating history. The cultivar was introduced to the market in 1992 by Scott Hyndman who obtained the plant from the Lyon Arboretum in Hawaii, who in turn had received it from a collector in Japan. Hyndman theorizes that a Japanese orchid specialist may have discovered it in Borneo while searching for orchids and collected a single specimen, or only managed to grow one individual. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/2018\/2084\/files\/ALOCASIA_CUPREA_URSPRUNG_dark_600x600.png?v=1737489871\" alt=\"Alocasia reginula ninja origin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This single specimen was put into tissue culture at Agristarts and became the cultivar we grow today as Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet'. The cultivar has since become so dominant that it has become practically synonymous with the species itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn recent years, a mutated variety has appeared on the market under the names \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ormbunker.se\/products\/alocasia-reginula-ninja?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2a3caf741\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlocasia reginula 'Black Ninja'\u003c\/a\u003e , Alocasia 'Black Ninja' or Alocasia 'Black Velvet Ninja'. There is no consensus on whether this should be considered a separate cultivar, as reports suggest that it becomes indistinguishable from 'Black Velvet' once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The plant belongs to the Araceae family and is originally native to Borneo where it grows on shady forest floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Plant in a well-drained substrate like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ormbunker.se\/products\/aroidsoil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour aroid soil\u003c\/a\u003e and keep the plant lightly rooted, too large pots often lead to problems. Water generously but let the soil dry between waterings. Overwatering is the most common mistake and leads to root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePlace in a bright place without direct sunlight which can burn the delicate leaves. Prefers high humidity (60-80%) but adapts to normal indoor conditions. Ideal temperature is 18-24°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Fertilize monthly during the growing season with diluted fertilizer. Buy Alocasia black velvet online!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ormbunker","offers":[{"title":"6cm pot","offer_id":56450071920964,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/2018\/2084\/files\/blackvelvetalo.jpg?v=1772707572","url":"https:\/\/www.ormbunker.se\/en\/products\/alocasia-reginula-black-velvet","provider":"Ormbunker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}