Alocasia Antoro Velvet
Alocasia Antoro Velvet is a special appearance with a compact growth habit. With deep dark, almost black leaves and a soft, velvety texture, this plant offers an unprecedented luxurious appearance. Its compactness makes A. Antoro Velvet an excellent houseplant. Alocasia is native to the tropical and temperate parts of Southeast Asia as an evergreen, herbaceous perennial. There it grows in the shady, moist understories of rain forests. With large, striking dark leaves on strong stems, Alocasia Antoro Velvet is a truly chic eye-catcher in the home. Alocasia is also known as Elephant's Ear. Evanthia has starting material of Alocasia Antoro Velvet available year-round, as young plants from tissue culture. Ask our team about the Alocasia cultivation manual for commercial production. View all Alocasia in the Evanthia assortment.
Properties
Botanical name:
Alocasia
Family:
Araceae
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Product group:
Alocasia
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Cultivation information
Starting material:
Young plant from tissue culture
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
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Plant density:
/m2
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Pot size:
cm
Pot size:
20-50
cm
Ideal growing temperature:
20-23
°C
Growing time to young plant:
9-11
weeks
Growing time from young plant to final product:
17
-
25
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
0-12
Average number of seeds per kilo:
The information shown here is intended as a general guide and should not be considered growing instructions. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
