Alocasia Ninja
Alocasia Ninja
Alocasia Ninja is a little plant with main-character energy. Its velvety, deep green leaves are traced with bright silvery veins, giving it that dramatic, almost hand-drawn look that makes jewel Alocasias so irresistible. Compact and sculptural, it brings a dark, glossy mood to a shelf or cabinet without taking over the whole space. It is commonly sold as a cultivar of Alocasia reginula, a species native to Borneo and adapted to warm, humid, tropical conditions.
This is the kind of plant collectors fall for quickly. Alocasia Ninja has that luxe, high-contrast foliage that feels both elegant and a little mysterious, and its smaller size makes it especially easy to style into a growing indoor jungle. Keep it warm, give it bright filtered light, and it will reward you with that signature moody foliage that makes every other plant nearby look like background extras.
| Position | Keep in some direct sunlight or provide artificial light. Avoid heaters and draughty positions. |
| Temperature | Likes a humid environment. Keep temperatures above 10 degrees or may cause plant to go dormant. |
| Water | Water well if kept in pots but sparingly in terrariums; potting mix must be allowed to almost dry between waterings. |
| Fertiliser | Fertilise regularly in spring and summer. |
| Repotting | Only when well established in pot or mid-spring. |
| Pet Friendly | Alocasia are not Pet Friendly |
May also be known as: Alocasia reginula ‘Ninja’, Alocasia ‘Black Ninja’, Black Velvet Ninja
The pictures are a representation of the size, colour and condition of the plant you will receive. When processing your order, we will pick the best available plant in our stock for you.