Black Velvet Elephant Ear - Alocasia reginula Pineapple • Average mature height: 3

• Average mature height: 3 feet and 18 inches wide

and the fruit ripens 6 to 8 weeks after it sets

USDA Zones: 8-11

Container growing

Black Velvet Elephant Ear - Alocasia reginula Pineapple • Average mature height: 3If 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