Growing the gorgeous variegated alocasia black velvet
I've spent way too much time staring at my variegated alocasia black velvet lately, but I think any plant lover would understand why. There is something almost otherworldly about those dark, chunky, heart-shaped leaves when they're splashed with stark white or creamy yellow variegation. If the standard Black Velvet is a goth masterpiece, the variegated version is like a goth masterpiece that decided to go to an art gala. It's easily one of the most striking plants I've ever had in my collection, but I'll be the first to admit that it can be a bit of a diva if you don't know what it wants. ...