Alocasia Pink Black Velvet PBV 3 Inch

Alocasia Pink Black Velvet — PBV to its friends — is pure drama. Thick, velvety, near-black leaves with pink veins and pinkish stems. It looks like a plant designed for a moody botanical photoshoot, except it's real and it can live on your shelf.

Black Velvet types are compact growers, so this one stays a manageable size while looking like the most expensive thing you own. I've got this one for sale in a 3" pot. The contrast between the dark velvet foliage and the pink veining is even better in person — photos honestly don't do it justice.

Ships in its nursery pot, packed with care so it arrives looking like it just left the greenhouse. I ship nationwide from Winter Garden, Florida, and orders go out early in the week so your plant never sits in a box over the weekend.

Quick care:

• Light: Bright indirect light; too little light dulls the dark color.
• Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Hates wet feet.
• Humidity: Appreciates humidity; 50%+ keeps it happy.