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1Alocasia reginula ‘Ninja’
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia7
- Plant type
- Tropical, perennial, rhizomatous, herbaceous ornamental plant from the Araceae family. It belongs to the horticultural group of Alocasia reginula.
- Height / growth form
- Compact, about 30–45 cm tall and 25–40 cm wide. The leaves are thicker, harder, and more convex than those of 'Black Velvet', with sharper silvery veins and a characteristic double edge; in adulthood, the leaves are larger and rounder.456
- Growth & dormancy period
- Growth is primarily active under suitable warm and light conditions. Growth may slow down under unfavorable environmental conditions or lower temperatures. A separate, proven Ninja-specific dormant period is not known.
Still missing: native distribution, natural habitat, flowering period.
Sources (7)
- Aroidpedia – Alocasia reginula 'Black Ninja'
- Kew – Alocasia reginula A.Hay · CC BY 3.0
- Garden.org – Alocasia
- Aroidpedia – Alocasia reginula 'Black Ninja' · Height / growth form
- PLNTS – Alocasia Ninja · Height / growth form
- Plant Lust – Alocasia 'Ninja' · Height / growth form
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Alocasia reginula · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Watermediumparent species data
Lightbright indirectparent species data
Humidityhighparent species data
Min. temperature15 °Cparent species dataNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Alocasia reginula tip: Plant in a loose, airy mix that partly dries between waterings – it rots in soggy soil. Keep it away from air conditioners and heaters; it dislikes sudden temperature changes.
Alocasia reginula 'Ninja' – what to know
Alocasia reginula ‘Ninja’ is a cultivar of Alocasia reginula (Araceae). Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 15 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). 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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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Alocasia reginula 'Ninja'?
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 reginula 'Ninja' need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Alocasia reginula 'Ninja' get?
Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Alocasia reginula 'Ninja' 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.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Alocasia reginula (CC BY 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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