LIVE PLANT 1-2ft tall - Alocasia reginula Black Velvet Elephant Ear

Description: The plant that I ship is about 2-3 feet tall. Combined shipping: If bought with other plants that I sell, shipping is combined and discounted. Plant is about 2ft tall. Alocasia Black Velvet Care SoilThe first step in caring for your Alocasia Black Velvet is getting the correct soil mixture. You want well-aerated soil that drains well. At the same time, you need it to retain some moisture and nutrients without being wet or soggy. Poor drainage, as with most plants, could result in root rot. That is the last thing you want. A recommended mix is a combination of equal amounts of peat, coarse potting sand or perlite, and quality soil.Here is an alternative potting mix that works well for most house plants including the Alocasia Black Velvet.The Black Velvet prefers a soil that is slightly acidic. If you have a tester, aim for a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. LightThe Alocasia Black Velvet likes lots of bright but indirect light. Direct sun will burn the leaves. An east or south-facing window is ideal for these plants when grown indoors. Outdoors it can grow well provided it is sheltered from the midday sun. Take care when moving the plant from an area with relatively low light to a brighter area. This should be done slowly and in stages to allow the plant to adapt. A sudden move will shock the plant and leave it distressed for some time. WateringYou want to water regularly but not too much. Ensure the soil and container has good drainage so that the roots do not rest in water. Use water that is at room temperature and water if you feel the top surface is dry. The rapid growth in spring and summer will require more water. In winter, cut watering down to the minimum. It simply does not need much in this dormant period. TemperatureThe ideal environment for the Alocasia Black Velvet is a hot and humid space. They do not like the cold and will not do well in areas that are not warm. They are also not happy in a draughty area or near air conditioners. The perfect temperature range for this plant is 18°C (64.4°F) to 22 °C (71.6°F). HumidityIn addition to a warm temperature, the Elephant Ear Stingray likes a good amount of humidity. This is a reflection of its native habitat in Southeast Asia. There are two ways to achieve this if the spot does not have sufficient humidity. The first is to simply mist the plant on warmer days.Do not mist too often as it could result in disease when done excessively. The other method is to place a tray filled with pebbles and water below the plant container. Home humidifiers also work well for indoor plants and offer health benefits to you and your family. What you want to avoid is placing the plant near an air conditioner or radiator. FertilizerThe plant grows actively in spring through summer and a bit of fertilizer is always welcome to boost growth and ensure a happy plant. An all-purpose organic or liquid fertilizer will help the plant and give it the nutrients it needs. If the plant is in a perfect warm and bright setting it will grow vigorously and therefore need more nutrients. PropagationThere are many ways to propagate the Alocasia Black Velvet and most are quite easy. It can be sown from ripe seeds, by rhizome division, offsets, and cutting from the root stem.This is best done in the warmer months of spring and summer. See further down for more detail. GrowthThe Alocasia Black Velvet has a somewhat unique growth pattern. New leaves form and then split, growing from the previous leaf. They grow rapidly in spring and summer and, depending on the pot size and conditions, grow up to 15-feet (458cm) tall and 8-feet (244cm) wide.The result of this unusual growth adds to the interest and impact of the plant. It makes an interesting focal point in the home, patio, or garden. The plant does flower occasionally but this is rare. The flowers are small and somewhat insignificant. The beauty of this plant is in the attractive structure and foliage. PottingAllow your plant to settle in the pot it is in for some time. If it starts to become pot-bound you will need to move it to a bigger pot. Follow the above soil and drainage advice above.It will experience a bit of shock for a while but will soon bounce back. Keep it gently compacted for support. You will know when to repot if you notice surface roots in the soil or underneath the pot. Other signs that it is time to repot is when growth slows down (in the warm growing season), wilting, or the formation of salt crystals on top of the soil. Younger plants grow quickly and might need to be repotted twice a year but this will decrease as the Alocasia Black Velvet matures. For best results, try to repot in autumn or early spring. The process is fairly easy. Prepare a pot that is one size up, normally about 2cm larger than the existing pot and add the correct soil. Roughly one hour before repotting, water the plant to make it more manageable. Take care to be gentle and not damage any of the roots. Always repot at the same depth the plant was at before. Once planted, water generously. Fertilizer that I include as an option is an excellent choice for professional growers or nurseries if you grow plant in a pot. I personally use it for all my plants. It has polymer coating to allow slow release during 8-9 months evenly. You don't have to worry about repotting the plant for about 1 year or worry about burning plant with your regular over the counter fertilizer. You need about 3-4oz per 3 gal pot or 4-5oz per 5 gal pot.GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Total Nitrogen (N)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%8.0% Ammoniacal Nitrogen7.0% Nitrate NitrogenAvailable Phosphate (P2O5)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9%Soluble Potash (K2O)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%Magnesium (Mg)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3%0.8% Water Soluble Magnesium (Mg)Sulfur (S)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9%5.93% Combined Sulfur (S)Boron (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02%Copper (Cu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05%0.05% Water Soluble Copper (Cu)Iron (Fe)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.46%0.08% Water Soluble Iron (Fe)0.005% Chelated Iron (Fe)Manganese (Mn)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06%0.05% Water Soluble Manganese (Mn)Molybdenum (Mo)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02%Zinc (Zn). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05%0.017% Water Soluble Zinc (Zn)Derived from: Polymer-Coated: Ammonium Nitrate,Ammonium Phosphate, Potassium Sulfate, MagnesiumSulfate, Sodium Borate, Iron Phosphate, Iron EDTA,Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Molybdate, Zinc Sulfate;Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide Pictures show adult plant and its possible applications.The pot is not included. Root ball of the plant comes in a plastic poly bag, sealed to maintain moisture for the 3 days that the plant is in transit.Height of the plants is measured from the base of the root ball.No returns, refunds or exchanges

Price: 29 USD

Location: West Palm Beach

End Time: 2024-08-24T22:05:49.000Z

Shipping Cost: 25 USD