How To Care Black Velvet Plant. Alocasia Black Velvet needs coarse well-draining soil and careful watering to prevent soggy conditions. These are subtropical plants that hail from Asia and Eastern.
Fertilize lightly every 4 weeks during the growing season and only repot infrequently. Fertilize modesty one to two times per month is fine and stop altogether in the winter. Ideal humidity levels are around 65.
Slightly reduce watering from fall to late winter.
Try to keep the foliage dry and do not mist this plant. Alocasia Black Velvet needs coarse well-draining soil and careful watering to prevent soggy conditions. The plant is easy to grow if you know its characterist. Slightly reduce watering from fall to late winter.