{"product_id":"alocasia-black-velvet-variegated","title":"Alocasia Black Velvet Variegated","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the velvet jewel that's had a little stardust spilled on it. This variegated Alocasia Black Velvet takes the deep, near-black velvety leaves and silver veins collectors already love and adds splashes of cream and blush variegation, so no two leaves look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Velvet is a cultivar of \u003cem\u003eAlocasia reginula\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the compact \"jewel\" alocasias from the rainforest floor of Borneo. It stays small and tidy, making it a good fit for shelves and plant cabinets. Variegation is naturally unstable, so each new leaf can show more or less of it. Variegated plants also grow more slowly than all-green ones because they have less chlorophyll to work with. Give it patience and each new leaf is a small reveal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare snapshot\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light. Keep it out of direct sun, because the pale variegated sections scorch easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top inch or so of soil has dried. Use a chunky, airy aroid mix and never let it sit wet. It may slow down or drop a leaf in winter, which is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced. Its roots are sensitive and it likes steady conditions, so it suits growers who enjoy dialing in care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to cats, dogs, and people if eaten. Keep it out of reach of curious pets and kids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery variegated plant is one of a kind, so the variegation pattern on your Black Velvet will differ from the photo. That's part of the charm: you get a plant nobody else has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall enough for any shelf and dramatic enough to be the centrepiece of a collection, a variegated Black Velvet is a plant you'll keep turning around to admire. If you've been waiting for one, we'd love to send this one home with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"upwegrow","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":46305134674071,"sku":"13547","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/9654\/3127\/files\/IMG_5111.jpg?v=1764098964","url":"https:\/\/upwegrowtropicals.com\/products\/alocasia-black-velvet-variegated","provider":"upwegrow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}