Alocasia Black Velvet Pink Variegated 6cm

🌿 Alocasia Black Velvet Pink Variegated Care Guide

This rare jewel Alocasia pairs the iconic dark, velvety Black Velvet leaves with soft blush-pink variegation — a delicate contrast that feels both moody and romantic. Compact, sculptural, and undeniably special, it’s a showpiece for shelves, cabinets, and bright feature spots.

☀️ Light

• Bright, indirect light is essential

• Strong light helps maintain pink variegation

• Avoid direct sun — pale areas burn easily

• Low light = greener leaves, slower growth

💧 Water

• Keep soil lightly moist, never wet

• Let the top 2–3 cm dry before watering

• Use a very airy aroid mix (bark + perlite + pumice + coco coir)

• Drooping = thirsty

• Soft stems or yellowing = overwatering

🌫️ Humidity

• Loves 65–85% humidity

• Higher humidity keeps leaves plush and edges crisp

• Ideal for cabinets or rooms with a humidifier

🌡️ Temperature

• Best between 20–28°C

• Avoid drafts and sudden temperature drops

• Never below 16°C

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring & summer

• Use a diluted balanced or aroid fertiliser

• Pause feeding in winter

🌱 Growth Tips

• Naturally compact — perfect for smaller spaces

• Pink variegation may vary from leaf to leaf (totally normal)

• Wipe leaves gently to protect the velvet texture

• May enter light dormancy in cooler months

• Not pet-safe

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Black Velvet Pink Variegated is soft, unique, and irresistibly elegant — a jewel Alocasia that blends dark drama with gentle colour. A true collector’s plant that proves subtle can still be stunning. 💗🖤🌿✨