Black Velvet Elephant Ear - Alocasia reginula Pineapple and the fruit ripens 6

and the fruit ripens 6 to 8 weeks after it sets

beautiful red variegation

• Zones: 5-8

allow plenty of space (25-30 feet around each tree)

This variety of Colocasia grows in tight clumps

Black Velvet Elephant Ear - Alocasia reginula Pineapple and the fruit ripens 6If you don't have a lot of space to work with, the striking Black Velvet is a great elephant ear variety for you. With its tiny, compact size, you can grow it anywhere. Black Velvet is the common name, but the leaves are actually a dark green color. Depending on the light, weather, and age, the leaves can be darker or brighter. If your plant doesn't look just like the picture, give it a little time to grow up. Elephant ears' attributes become more