{"product_id":"alocasia-black-velvet","title":"Alocasia Black Velvet","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat plant has almost black, velvety leaves with bright silver veins? Alocasia Black Velvet is a compact Jewel Alocasia prized for its dramatic texture, deep foliage, and striking contrast.\u003cspan\u003e Its thick, heart-shaped leaves have a soft, velvety appearance that makes this small plant look far more dramatic than its size suggests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many larger Alocasias, Black Velvet stays relatively compact, making it a beautiful choice for shelves, desks, plant stands, and smaller spaces. Its slow-growing, upright habit allows the foliage to remain the star of the show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care Instructions and Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light. It can tolerate lower light, but brighter filtered light supports healthy growth and strong foliage color. Avoid harsh direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apottoplantin.com\/products\/plant-moisture-meter?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=moisture+meter\u0026amp;_psid=ce806d240\u0026amp;_ss=e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emoisture meter\u003c\/a\u003e i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003es especially helpful with Black Velvet\u003cspan\u003e, helping you check deeper soil and avoid keeping the corm consistently wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact, upright, and clumping. A slow-growing Jewel Alocasia that is well suited for shelves, desks, and plant collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Warning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toxic if ingested by pets or humans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southland Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":45679776432304,"sku":null,"price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1568\/7600\/files\/AlocasiaBlackVelvet.jpg?v=1791411052","url":"https:\/\/apottoplantin.com\/products\/alocasia-black-velvet","provider":"A Pot to Plant In","version":"1.0","type":"link"}