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Alocasia Black Velvet in a 2in nursery pot.

Light: Very Bright Filtered Light
Needs very bright, but indirect or filtered light. West or South facing window is best, but out of hot direct sun.

Water: Low
Allow soil to dry out partially between waterings. Water when two inches are dry, roughly every 10 days, and do not let it sit in soggy soil. 

Soil Type: Well-draining 
Needs lots of aeration and drainage. Add a drainage medium like perlite and orchid bark to your potting mix.

Toxicity Level: Toxic to animals if ingested.

Additional Information: An alocasia will retain as many leaves as the light around it can support. They grow larger and fuller in higher humidity. Frequent leaf shedding is normal; they often will lose a leaf when it is about to make a new one. 

Find more care instructions for this plant here.
Learn more about your light here.


2in Alocasia Black Velvet

$9.00 USD
Type: House Plants
Plant Health

Plant Health: At Paraíso we go above and beyond to ensure our plants are healthy and ready to thrive indoors. We spray every surface of each plant with organic cold-pressed Neem Oil. Neem is an organic horticultural oil that is a highly effective pest control and helps to ensure your plant's long-term health. 

We strive for our plants to be the healthiest and most lush around because we care deeply about plant health.

Delivery & Shipping

Our entire selection of plants is available for store pickup or local delivery. 

Store Pickup

  • Pickup anytime during store hours.
  • Pickups are ready within 1 hr during business hours and must be picked up within a week of purchase.
  • No order minimum. 

Local Delivery - $15

  • Delivery options available at checkout. 
  • We currently offer delivery throughout Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Emeryville, and Kensington.
  • Delivery Process: We will leave the plant(s) at your doorstep, and we ask that you meet us curbside if you live in an apartment complex, and we will text you when we arrive.

Nationwide Shipping

  • Ground shipping across the US.
    • Plants in pot sizes up to 8in are eligible for shipping. If you would like to ship a larger plant, please contact us directly for availability and shipping costs.
  • Order Fulfillment:
    • Store pick-up - In stock orders usually fulfill within 1 hour during store hours.
    • USPS Shipping - In stock orders fulfill Monday & Tuesday for shipping. Orders placed Wednesday and on are held for shipping on Monday.
  • Shipping & Plant Health
    • We will cancel orders traveling through freezing conditions or during snow to prevent damage.  
    • We make every effort to make sure your plants arrive healthy and ready for you to add to your collection, even so, shipping them will often cause imperfections or occasional leaf damage that will not interfere with the health of your plant. We encourage you to unbox and water your new plants as soon as they arrive.
    • Your satisfaction is the most important thing to us. If you have any problems with your order, or items arrive damaged, please contact us within 24 hours of delivery and we'll make it right.
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