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Alocasia 'Black Velvet'
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Common Name: | Dwarf Alocasia, Black Velvet Alocasia, 黑天鹅观音莲 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a small aroid plant growing about 15 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Almost black, heart-shaped leaves have silvery white veins. |
| Flowers | Its spathe and spadix are white. |
| Cultivation | Plant this cultivar in a well-draining potting media and keep it slightly potbound. Thoroughly drench the soil, but allow it to dry before re-watering. Place it in bright spot where it won't be burned by full sun. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Black, Silver / Grey, White |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
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Others
| Master ID | 32294 |
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| Species ID | 6702 |
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