ALOCASIA REGINULA ‘BLACK NINJA’
CULTIVAR DESCRIPTION: Alocasia reginula ‘Black Ninja’ is a cultivar of Alocasia reginula which was introduced to the market around 2020
The cultivar (also sold under the names Alocasia ‘Black Ninja’ or Alocasia ‘Black Velvet Ninja’) is almost identical to Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’, being differentiated by characteristic double marginal veins, and thicker, darker, and more embossed leaves.
Alocasia reginula 'Black Ninja' on top, Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet' on the bottom
There is no consensus whether this should be considered a separate cultivar or just a minor mutation, as there are reports that once matured, it becomes indistinguishable from Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’.
Photo by Monadora Plants
