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Alocasia 'Antoro Velvet'

An as-yet undescribed, medium-sized Bornean Alocasia with dark, almost black, densely hairy, velvety matte leaves and pale, sometimes pinkish petioles. It is named after Sahmantoro of the Indonesian nursery Antoro Flora, who found it in the rainforest and brought it into cultivation in 2017; 'Velvet' refers to the leaf surface. Collector's note: it is often sold as 'Alocasia chienlii', but that is not a valid scientific name; Proven Winners markets it as 'Mythic Into the Night'. It forms a compact, upright rosette.

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Alocasia 'Antoro Velvet'

⚙ Automatic base data

General data for the genus Alocasia – there is no separate data for the cultivar yet.

Taxonomy
Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia1

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  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Alocasia · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Alocasia
Watermediumgeneral genus data
Lightfull sun
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature18 °Cgeneral genus data
No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people

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Needs constant warmth and humidity; grows best in an airy mix kept gently moist.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Alocasia
Cat moderateDog moderateHorse moderatePet bird moderateRabbit, rodent moderateCattle moderateSheep, goat moderatePig moderatePoultry moderateTortoise, herbivorous reptile moderateHuman (child) moderatedetails →
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Alocasia 'Antoro Velvet' – what to know

Alocasia 'Antoro Velvet' belongs to the genus Alocasia (Araceae); there is no species-specific data yet. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 18 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

All Alocasia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Alocasia 'Antoro Velvet'?

According to the general guideline for the genus Alocasia: Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Alocasia 'Antoro Velvet' need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Alocasia 'Antoro Velvet' get?

According to the general guideline for the genus Alocasia: Keep it above 18 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Alocasia 'Antoro Velvet' toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

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