This one is a larger grower and is best suited for a patio, greenhouse, home or o Pick a spot that has damp (but not wet) soil that is rich and partially under the shade. If given the right care and environment, these plants can grow into their full size in a matter of months. After splitting into rhizomes, plant them in a new spot. Be aware and keep this highly toxic plant away from your kids and pets. Unlike most Alocasias, Black Velvet has an interesting branched, rhizomatous structure that is usually about 30 to 40 centimeters high but its stem can produce plants as wide as 18 inches. Light. It absolutely flourishes outside in the summer! It’s simple! You just have to mist and water lightly regularly, now. Monitor the amount of water you’re giving it and check the pot for proper drainage. The foliage is similar to longloba with dark green leaves and white veins. How To Care For Alocasia Amazonica: Grow in lightweight soil that drains well and water when the top of the soil begins to dry. A fast-draining peat-based soil mixture is generally providing good results. The leaves are black and velvety on top, have a purplish undersurface and a very light, almost grey- silver, colored venation giving it a stunning, elegant overall look. Coco coir is another great choice. It is advised to keep them away from children and pets. When you head out to buy an Alocasia plant, make sure you have an appropriate place in your house to keep it. Another thing that can cause this problem is heavy leaves. Type #2: Alocasia Elephant Ear Care. It's finally here. Check the color of the leaves and make sure there are no brown spots anywhere. The best way to propagate the Alocasia Black Velvet is to split it up in rhizomes. If your lower leaves curl under, monitor the amount of water you’re giving your plant. Sunlight requirements are minimal when it comes to Alocasia black velvet’s indoor care. If the soil dries completely out, the lower leaves may turn brown and die. Cold temperature also tends to make them “upset”. Alocasia Ebony has arrow shaped, deep green leaves complimented with light green to silver veins, held by ebony black petioles. What is even more interesting is that when you crush the leaf open, the typical green chlorophyll comes out. The petioles or stems are dark almost black in color. Make sure the plant is free of any bugs, pests, and diseases. Fertilize lightly every 4 weeks during the growing season and only repot infrequently. Keep a check for the signs of different diseases common with the plant, such as the crown, root rot, leaf spot, and Xanthomonas. All are commonly caused by over-watering and wet leaves. Don’t fertilize in the winter when the Alocasia is dormant and storing energy for growth in the spring. Alocasia 'Ebony'-Alocasias are beautiful and exotic tropical plants. If your plant’s leaves have turned yellow, almost jaundice-looking, chances are that they’ll not go back to being green. The leaves contain oxalic acid, which can cause serious illness. Every single one of these tubers is supposed to develop into a new individual plant, so you want to give them a sufficient area of vacant space to grow. The reason this plant is so attractively black is that the leaves absorb light energy across the visible spectra. Now that you have a proper place to keep it, pick a plant according to the place you’ve chosen for it. While more rare on indoor plants, Alocasia can be prone to pests like mealybugs and spider mites. An underwatered Alocasia will have dry, crispy leaves and receding soil.