Alocasia Black Velvet Pink/Albo – Rare Variegated Jewel Alocasia

Alocasia Black Velvet Pink/Albo - Exact 2 plants shown to choose from.  Choose between the 2 or growers choice

Active growing, larger, corm producing, well rooted, high color, PBV!

Alocasia Black Velvet Pink/Albo is an extremely rare variegated form of the classic Black Velvet, featuring thick, velvety charcoal leaves with striking pink, blush, or cream variegation. Each leaf shows unique marbling, splashes, or small albo patches — a mutation highly prized among jewel Alocasia collectors.

Compact, slow-growing, and visually dramatic, this cultivar thrives in bright indoor spaces, greenhouse cabinets, and grow tents.

🪴 Product Details

• Botanical name: Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet Variegata’

• Variegation type: Pink / Albo marbling (unique mutation)

• Listing type: Choose between the 2 shown or Grower choice

• Form: Small jewel Alocasia

• Feature: Velvety black foliage with pink or white variegation

• Growth habit: Compact, upright jewel Alocasia

• Grown in: Lava rock + perlite mix for strong, stable roots

• Condition: Rooted, acclimated, and actively growing

• Selected for:

  • Clean variegation

  • Healthy roots

  • Leaf symmetry

  • Color stability

Variegation is naturally variable—some leaves may display pink blush tones, others creamy albo patches or marbling. This exact specimen has been evaluated for stability and overall quality.

🌿 Growing Conditions

• Temperature: 70–75°F

• Humidity: ~60% ideal (acclimate slowly after arrival)

• Light: Bright, indirect light preserves velvet texture and keeps variegation vibrant

🌱 Care Instructions

• Water: Keep medium evenly moist with bottom-watering or a self-watering reservoir. Avoid letting the substrate fully dry.

• Humidity: Prefers 60–80%; gradually reduce from shipping conditions.

• Temperature: Maintain 65–75°F; avoid cold air or drafts.

• Soil (if repotting): A chunky aroid mix (coco coir, bark, perlite) is ideal.

• Fertilizer: Feed monthly during active growth at ¼–½ strength.

• Dormancy: Growth slows in winter — reduce watering until new leaves emerge.

✨ Why Collectors Love It

The Black Velvet Pink/Albo combines velvety dark foliage with rare pink or albo variegation — a stunning contrast not seen in most Alocasia. As a jewel Alocasia with unusual color mutation, each individual plant is unique and highly collectible.