Welp since I’ve bought new stuf for Loki and I’ve been cleaning I’m redoing his altar and I have tons of shit coming for him
Including a potted plant I got a discount for in a app (def recommend it if u walk a lot it’s called Treecard and with a craft amount of steps u can plant a tree and u get stars from ur trees for discounts and stuff ! U can use my code lael-hpi and or the link )
And he picked it himself I tried to ask if he wanted a different plant and showed him a new one and with out hesitation he said “no❤️”
Then went back to the plant he picked -Alocasia Reginula 'Black Velvet'
And it’s cute and from what ur says it’s gonna be easy to take care of too
“If you are fond of all black foliage, this is the variety for you. These plants usually stay small and classy! Alocasia or Elephant’s ear is a large, evergreen perennial from damp sites in south and southeast Asia. It’s large arrow-shaped leaves come in a variety of green hues overlaid with splotches of black, purple, or aged copper. They love warm humid environments so keep your Alocasia away from air conditioners and cold drafts”
I’m pretty sure my alocasia black velvet will be the pachyphytum oviferum of tropical plants for me. Basically the one I struggle with.
I think I may need to get a humidity meter along with a humidifier. I think the room it’s in is pretty humid as it is so for now I’ll just get the meter to be sure.
But if it ends up not being a humidity problem then it might be the fact that it came in a starter plug which the seller said not to remove. Being new to tropical plants I just went with what the seller suggested but I may repot this tomorrow and carefully remove the plug. I just have to wait for my orchid bark to be delivered.
It’s so weird because my alocasia silver dragon is in the same growing conditions and it’s doing perfectly fine. It even has a starter plug as well. But I don’t think it needs as much humidity as the black velvet.
I don’t know, we’ll see what happens once I make these changes.
I got one of these guys. I THINK it is a Alocasia reginula. It probably says on it and I am probably wrong. I can't wait to murder this (alocasia and I have some disagreements, but the price was right).
In a “fuck it” kind of mood and I have decided that I’m just gonna ramble about some plants on the wish list. One day I will live somewhere and won’t have to worry about moving the plants again.
Marimo Moss Ball:
Look at them! They live in little water terrariums! They’re also harder to find these days due to a zebra mussel outbreak that happened during the pandemic, so this is one that absolutely needs to be waited on.
Alocasia micholitziana “Frydek”
Ok, Alocasia are really finicky and known as a plant for people with greener thumbs because they’re really needy. But I absolutely love the look of their foliage. They’re just beautiful!
Alocasia Macrorrhiza “Stingray”
Another Alocasia, but this one has such a dramatic and stunning leaf shape! They can grow up to 15 feet too!!
Aloe Aristata
I do love succulents and aloes are such fun plants! I had a coworker who kept a large one on her desk. It was such a fun plant!
Ferocactus Latispinus - “Devil’s Tongue Cactus”
Admittedly, cacti are a bit outside my wheelhouse but I would love to expand and learn more about them! This one is just so pretty and cool!! It’s spines are pink!!
Mammillaria bocasana - “Powder Puff Cactus”
I’m not sure if this is one I’ll actually own, but it just has a really sweet beauty to it! It’s spines look so fuzzy and it has such stunning blooms!
Rabbit’s Foot Fern
I love ferns! The rabbit’s foot fern has that really beautiful leaf pattern. Honestly, for awhile I’ve been thinking that I would love to incorporate it into a tattoo design.
Alocasia reginula - “black velvet”
Yet another alocasia, but look at it!!! They’re stunning plants!!
Senecio Macroglossus - Wax Ivy
I love vines and climbing plants and I just love the look of this ivy!! I can see it being a wonderful kitchen window plant, trailing down a cabinet! It has such character in the variegation too!!!
Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus'
Another climbing vine with stunning foliage and coloration!! It’s got such cute little polka dots!
I just want so many plants and these are a handful of ones I want!!!
We have enormous black velvet Alocasia just arrive. Boasting some of the most striking foliage in the houseplant world, the Alocasia Black Velvet or Alocasia Reginula is an increasingly popular addition to indoor plant collections in the UK due to its unmatched visual and sculptural appeal. The Black Velvet Alocasia is a rare dwarf variety sought after because of its unique black colouring and velvet leaves. It's ideal for growing indoors in the UK because it grows slowly and keeps small. #urbangardener #urbangardening #indoorplants #plantstagram #plantsofinstagram #urbanjunglebloggers #plantpower #indoorplants #indoorgardener #plantslove #houseplantsclub #plantstyling #crazyplantlady #plantgang #happyhouseplants #homedecor #greenspace #growsomething you #botany #greenhome #plantobsessed #plantcollector #plantsarecool #livingwithplants #plantcare https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck-6clyMc20/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Another update on the drama queen! It seems to be perking up a bit after I moved it near my grow light for my Thai Constellation Monstera. Seems a lot happier in this spot so far and hopefully it stays that way.
I’m not sure if it’s just finally starting to acclimate or if it was just too close to my other grow lights which can’t be moved.
We’ll see if my Frydek struggles because it’s actually closer to the light but currently doing fine.
Beautiful Dark Velvet leaves from Alocasia Reginula Black Velvet makes a striking statement wherever you put it. #DarkVelvet #BlackLeaves #Alocasia #alocasiaPlant #IndoorPlant https://www.instagram.com/p/ChgWA2bu5nN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I promised myself that if I finally find a new job AND they keep me after the trial period, I’ll get myself one of the plants I’m currently pining over.
(This means either a baby Philodendron atabapoense, an Alocasia cuprea ‘Red secret’ or an Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’.)