Grown, packaged and shipped exclusively by Wekiva Foliage. PLEASE DO NOT ORDER IF THE WEATHER IS EXTREMELY COLD IN YOUR AREA. The unforgettable Black Velvet Alocasia (Alocasia reginula), or Little Queen, is exotic and elegant, with silver veins that shine against the broad leaf's dark, velvety background. The Black Velvet's standout feature is dark leaves and prominent pale green, white, or silver veins. Its thick, succulent-like leaves are heart-shaped and have a velvety look and stiff texture. The leaves grow about 6 in. long and 2-and-a-half inches wide. The Black Velvet is a rhizomatous perennial that stays compact, seldom reaching over 18 in. high and wide. It goes dormant in cool weather but can stay active year-round with adequate light and warmth. Allow the top 2 in. of soil to dry before watering. Prone to root rot, so avoid excessively wet conditions or overpotting. Alocasia Black Velvet prefers indirect, bright light, but can tolerate moderately lower levels of light. If you're unsure of your light levels, typically placing this plant near a northern or eastern facing window will be perfect. Just make sure to keep this velvety houseplant out of direct sunlight as leaf burns can occur.