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Alocasia Black Velvet Pink 6cm
Alocasia Black Velvet Pink 6cm
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£63.95 GBP
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£63.95 GBP
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🌿 Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Pink’ Care Guide
Black Velvet Pink is all about contrast — deep velvety black-green foliage paired with stunning pink variegation that looks almost unreal. Compact, collectible, and guaranteed to become one of the plants you check on far more often than necessary. 🌿✨
☀️ Light
- Thrives in bright, indirect light
- Needs strong filtered light to maintain pink variegation
- Avoid direct sun — velvety leaves and pink sections can scorch easily
- Too little light may reduce variegation and slow growth
💧 Water
- Keep soil lightly moist, but never soggy
- Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings
- Excellent drainage is essential — compact Alocasia roots dislike staying wet
🌫️ Humidity
- Prefers high humidity (65–85%)
- Dry air can cause crispy edges and damaged new growth
- Best suited to cabinets, humid rooms, or stable collector environments
🍽️ Feeding
- Feed every 2–4 weeks during active growth
- Use a balanced diluted liquid fertiliser
- Reduce feeding during cooler months or dormancy
🌱 Quick Tips
- Slow growth is normal, especially with strong variegation
- Warm, stable conditions encourage cleaner unfurling
- Chunky, airy substrate helps keep roots healthy
- Avoid sudden temperature swings
💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom
Black Velvet Pink is the tiny luxury sports car of the Alocasia world — compact, flashy, and absolutely convinced it deserves premium treatment. Honestly, it's probably right. 🌿✨
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