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Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’

€98,63 EUR
€98,63 EUR
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Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’ (Alocasia reginula) is a compact jewel Alocasia sport mutation with near‑black velvety leaves splashed by bright gold (aurea) variegation. It grows slowly in a low rosette and produces offsets, suiting collectors or anyone wanting a dramatic small indoor statement; note the variegation can revert and the plant is toxic to pets and children.

Plant size
Height
10 cm
Pot Size
6 cm
Care
Medium
Light Needs
Bright indirect light
Not Pet Friendly
Watering Needs
Medium
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In Stock

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Care factor Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’
Botanical name Alocasia reginula
Common name Alocasia 'Black Velvet Gold Aurea', Black Velvet Alocasia, Black Velvet Gold, Black Velvet Aurea, and Jewel Alocasia
Difficulty Medium
Light Bright indirect light
Water Medium
Humidity Medium
Pet safe No, toxic if ingested
Best for Indoors

Aurea-gold variegation on compact jewel Alocasia

Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’ shows small, thick, near‑black leaves with a matte, velvety surface punctuated by bright gold (aurea) sectors or streaks. You’ll notice lighter, sometimes pale veins standing out against the dark ground and a low rosette silhouette that reads jewel-like on a shelf or terrarium. The high-contrast colour pattern is the plant’s defining visual effect.

This is a compact, cormous jewel Alocasia rather than a climbing or large-leaf elephant-ear. New leaves arrive from the central rosette and may vary—some emerge mostly dark, some strongly aurea, and some can be intermediate—because the gold variegation is a chimeric sport mutation. The plant produces offsets (pups) from the corm; growth is slow and often slower when variegation is pronounced.

Real-world ownership calls for steady light and humidity: bright, indirect light to keep contrast, and humid air to avoid crispy edges. Expect slower vigour and the real trade-off that aurea sectors can change or revert over time, so variegation is not guaranteed to remain constant. Also note this Alocasia is not pet-safe and should be kept away from children and animals.

Best suited to small‑space displays—shelves, desks, terrariums or compact plant collections—this selection is offered as a small, baby specimen so you’ll be buying a young plant to grow on. Compared with the standard Black Velvet form (non‑variegated), you get higher colour contrast but typically slower growth and greater attention to light and humidity.

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Variegated alocasia gold aurea houseplant in a textured white pot on a light background
Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’

Size: Baby - P6 H10

Variegated alocasia gold aurea houseplant in a textured white pot on a light background
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Plant questions, answered

What is Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’ and why is it different from standard Black Velvet Alocasias?

Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’ is a sport mutation of Alocasia reginula that carries aurea (gold/yellow) variegation over the characteristic near‑black, velvety leaf ground. This recent, tissue‑culture‑driven selection is prized by collectors because the high‑contrast gold sectors on a compact ‘jewel’ habit are visually striking, but they also mean slower growth and greater demand for stable care.

How stable is the gold (aurea) variegation on this plant?

Variegation is chimeric and can be unstable. Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’ frequently produces mixed leaves — fully green, gold‑sectorial or variable patterns — and reversion to all‑green growth is possible. Expect variability between leaves and over time; careful light and humidity help, and monitoring offsets is important for preserving desirable variegation.

What is the best way to propagate this cultivar without losing the aurea pattern?

Divide corms/offsets (pups) to best preserve the chimeric aurea pattern. Propagation by corm or offset division is the reliable method for maintaining variegation in Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’; leaf or stem cuttings are not dependable and often fail to reproduce the chimeric gold sectors.

What size plant will I receive when I order the baby option?

You will receive the Baby - P6 H10 variant: a plant supplied in a P6 pot (about 6 cm pot) and roughly 10 cm tall. This compact, slow‑growing Alocasia reginula selection is delicate and often tissue‑cultured, so handle gently and expect it to remain small compared with larger elephant‑ear Alocasias.

Is Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’ safe around pets and children?

No — Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Gold Aurea’ is not pet‑safe. Like other Alocasia species, it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, swelling and drooling if chewed or ingested. Keep the plant well out of reach of cats, dogs and children and seek veterinary or medical advice if ingestion occurs.

Plant care guide

Light
Provide bright, indirect light to preserve variegation contrast; avoid strong direct midday sun, which can scorch delicate leaves.

Water
Keep the substrate lightly moist but never waterlogged; ensure excellent drainage. Reduce watering in autumn and winter when growth slows.

Soil and repotting
Use a free-draining, chunky aroid mix (bark, perlite or pumice, coco coir) to avoid waterlogging. Repot only when the corms crowd the pot or to divide offsets; handle tissue-cultured and small specimens gently.

Humidity and temperature
Prefers elevated humidity (ideally 50–80%) though it tolerates average indoor levels with close monitoring; low humidity often causes brown/crispy margins. Keep in stable, warm indoor temperatures and avoid exposure to temperatures below about 15°C.

Feeding
Feed lightly during the active spring–summer growth period with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser at reduced strength (e.g., half dose) every 4–6 weeks. Pause or cut back feeding during autumn and winter rest.

Growth and support
Compact, cormous 'jewel' Alocasia that forms a low rosette and produces offsets (pups). Cultivar status: sport_mutation — an aurea (gold/yellow) variegation on the Black Velvet background. Collector significance: prized for the high-contrast dark leaf and gold variegation but slower growth, variable stability and specialist-market rarity increase collector interest. Comparison anchor: this selection differs from Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet' by the presence of gold aurea sectors; expect slower vigour and extra care to maintain variegation.

Common concerns
  • Yellowing leaves: often caused by overwatering — check drainage and reduce moisture.
  • Crispy edges: low humidity or dry indoor air — increase humidity or move away from warm radiators.
  • Drooping foliage: inconsistent watering or cold stress — keep a steady watering routine and avoid temperatures below ~15°C.
  • Pests: spider mites and thrips on undersides — inspect leaves regularly and treat early.
  • Variegation instability: aurea sectors can revert or change — retain green growth and propagate offsets to conserve preferred patterns.

Pet safety
Not pet-safe. All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling and swelling. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

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