Black Velvet Elephant Ear: Alocasia reginula - 6 inch pot
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Common Names: Elephant Ear, Black Velvet Alocasia, Little Queen
How does pickup work?
How does pickup work?
Pickup orders are ready within 2-4 days and should be picked up within 5 days of you receiving your ready for pickup notification.
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How does local delivery work?
How does local delivery work?
Our team delivers plants at least once a week in our climate controlled sprinter. The longest you would wait for a plant would be 7-10 days. If you need your plant delivered sooner contact us. If your postal code starts with M (Toronto addresses) we offer a $20 flat rate delivery. For people outside of Toronto we provide a distance based pricing.
Unfortunately we don't ship plants to customers at this time.
What are pre-orders?
What are pre-orders?
Plants that are available for pre-order are either:
1. Really popular so we make sure to always offer them for sale because we can get them in easily
2. Are only available seasonally so we try to help as many customers as possible get the plant they are looking for when it is available
3. Are available to us at a discounted price point that we want to pass on to consumers.
If you change your mind you can always receive a store credit. If your plant is delayed you can always receive a cash refund.
Alocasia: "Black velvet"
The African Mask, aka Elephant Ear, is distinguished by dark green leaves with white or light green veins.
It is a little bit more demanding than other plants and will react poorly if you don't give it enough humidity or put it in too much direct sun.
Light: Part sun part shade, too much will lead to the leaves burning.
Water: When the top layer is dry, do not let it dry out completely between waterings. That means approximately every 10 days in the winter and potentially as often as every 5 days in the summer.
Humidity: This plant needs high humidity, it will be very unhappy if your home isn't humid or if you put it in front of a vent.
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How to care for your
Alocasia reginula
About care instructions
Plant care can vary depending on placement, light and exact environment. You can always request plant care help here.
Water: 1-2 weeks
Let the soil dry out 50-70% between watering. You can either stick a chopstick or your finger in to make sure the top at least 2 inches of soil are dry or lift the pot to see if it feels a bit light. Water thoroughly and make sure to pot in well-draining soil with drainage holes. Depending on the season and light, you will need to water the plant every 1-2 weeks.
Sun: bright light
This plant needs at least a few hours of direct sun every day. Perfect for a space that faces a south-facing window or directly in your east and west-facing windows. Anything less, and you should consider getting a grow light. It can be placed outside in the summer, where it gets at least a few hours of direct sun a day.
Humidity: high
This plant likes high humidity. Try to keep a minimum of 50%. Having it close to your humidifier or essential oil diffuser would be amazing.
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