{"product_id":"alocasia-black-velvet-albo","title":"ALOCASIA BLACK VELVET ALBO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Black Velvet Albo: Iconic Velvet Cultivar in Albo Variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the Alocasia Black Velvet Albo? This is the chimeric albo-variegated form of one of the most iconic Alocasia in cultivation — Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet'. Beloved already for its almost-black, velvety leaves and crisp silver veining, the albo form lifts the classic with dramatic cream and white sectoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Chimeric Albo Variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Velvet Albo is genuinely chimeric — the variegation is generated at the meristem and cannot be reliably tissue-cultured true to type. White and cream sectors sweep across the matte, velvet-textured leaves and contrast dramatically against the silvery midrib veining. Expression varies leaf to leaf and reversion is always a possibility. This is part of the appeal for collectors and is best managed by leaving variegated growth points intact when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Establishment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Velvet is a small, compact cultivar that prefers bright, indirect light — enough to encourage healthy growth without scorching the more delicate albo sectors. Provide humidity comfortably above 60% and a chunky, free-draining aroid mix. A gentle balanced feed programme during active growth supports leaf production. Black Velvet appreciates warmth and consistent conditions; abrupt changes can trigger dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare albo variegated form of Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte, velvet-textured near-black foliage with silver veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic chimeric cream and white sectoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact habit — ideal for cabinets and shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannot be tissue-cultured true to type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile specimen, UK-grown and acclimatised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright indirect light, 60%+ humidity, chunky aroid mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely limited availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true grail cultivar for serious variegated Alocasia collectors. Get in touch with the team at The Alocasia Company for care guidance before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alocasia Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57612185174364,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3812\/4380\/files\/IMG_8702.jpg?v=1784574257","url":"https:\/\/www.thealocasiacompany.co.uk\/products\/alocasia-black-velvet-albo","provider":"The Alocasia Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}