Alocasia Black Velvet Gold 7cm

🌿 Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Aurea’ Care Guide

The Black Velvet Aurea is pure collector treasure — deep, velvety charcoal leaves splashed with golden variegation and traced with pale veins. Compact but dramatic, it feels like a living jewel with every new leaf unfurling as a surprise.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light to maintain golden variegation

• Can tolerate medium light but grows slower

• Avoid direct sun — velvet foliage scorches easily

💧 Water

• Keep soil evenly moist, never soggy

• Water when the top 2–3 cm feel dry

• Prefers a chunky, airy aroid mix (bark, perlite, moss)

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers high humidity (60–75%)

• Dry air may cause crispy edges

• Ideal for cabinets or near a humidifier

🍽️ Feeding

• Balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer

• Pause feeding in autumn and winter

🌱 Quick Tips

• Warmth helps prevent dormancy

• Avoid touching new leaves while they harden

• ⚠️ Not pet-safe — keep away from cats and dogs

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Black Velvet Aurea is small but powerful — dark, velvety luxury with flashes of gold. It’s the kind of plant that feels rare every single time you look at it.