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Alocasia Black Velvet Corms

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Alocasia Black Velvet Corms

All corms come from our personal mother plants, we do not purchase corms from plants we do not own. If you would like a picture of the mother plant (if not already shown) please send us a message and we will send it to you.

If you love houseplants with a dark, sophisticated soul, the Alocasia Black Velvet is an absolute necessity. This legendary jewel Alocasia features thick, rigid leaves that look and feel like premium plush velvet. The color is a deep, dramatic black forest green that beautifully contrasts with sharp, bright silver-white veins. It looks incredibly striking on any shelf and stays perfectly compact, making it an easy favorite for any indoor gardener.

Growing your own rare aroid from corms is one of the most rewarding parts of being a plant parent. You get to watch life sprout from tiny little bulbs and know that you raised a spectacular collector piece completely from scratch.

Best Practices: How to Sprout Alocasia Corms

Sprouting corms is incredibly easy when you give them the right balance of moisture and warmth. Follow this proven method to wake up your Black Velvet corms:

1.Gently Peel the Corms:Optional Step.

Look at the outer brown, papery skin of the corms. You can use your fingernail to very gently peel away some of this dark outer layer to reveal the fresh, light green or white tissue underneath. This helps water penetrate faster, though it is not strictly required if you prefer to leave them natural.

2.Set Up Your Shallow Water or Moss Mix:Choosing a Prop Medium.

We highly recommend using the shallow water method or damp sphagnum moss. For shallow water, place the corms right-side up (the pointy end faces up, the flat root end faces down) in a tiny bottle cap or shallow dish. Add just enough lukewarm water to cover the bottom half of the corms. Do not submerge the tips.

3.Lock in the Humidity:Creating a Greenhouse.

Place your shallow container inside a clear plastic cup, a sealed propagation box, or a simple zip-top bag. This locks in 100% humidity, which acts like a security blanket that tells the corms it is safe to wake up and grow.

4.Warmth and Light:Daily Routine.

Place your propagation setup under a bright grow light or in a warm window with plenty of indirect light. Keep the temperature consistently warm between 70°F and 85°F. Using a seedling heat mat underneath your container will drastically speed up the sprouting process.

5.Fresh Air and Fresh Water:Maintenance.

If you are using the water method, change the water every few days to keep it clean and prevent bacteria. Give the container a quick blast of fresh air once a day, then seal it back up. Within a few weeks, you will see fuzzy white roots burst from the bottom and a beautiful little green spike push through the top.

 

Important Disclaimer for Our Customers

On variegated corms from our variegated mothers variegation is never guaranteed. All corms come from our own personal mother plants and we do not purchase 3rd party corms from plants that are not our own. Because we grow these exclusively in-house from our private collection, our stock is highly exclusive and strictly limited.

The photo is just an example, you will get a random corm, size and shape as in the photo. Of course we will choose the best corms for you, healthy corms are our priority. The size of the corms can be larger or smaller depending on the available stock.

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