Alocasia infernalis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips

Alocasia infernalis, also known as “Black Magic,” is an intriguing and popular plant. It has dark, purplish-black leaves that turn a deep red when exposed to sunlight. Due to its medium size, it reaches a width of only 36 inches and is sometimes used as a house plant. The Black Magic plant prefers indirect sunlight and a high humidity range of 60-75 percent.

Common Name

Black Magic
Plant Type
Houseplants Perennials
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Alocasia infernalis
Genus
Alocasia
Family
Araceae
Order
Alismatales
Class
Monocotyledons

Alocasia infernalis Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia infernalis.
Water Needs
Average
Cups
Generally, Alocasia infernalis needs water once every 7 days in 1 cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia infernalis needs about 0.25 L per 7 days.

Alocasia infernalis Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia infernalis to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 3 hours

Temperature

50°F to 86°F

Humidity Preference

High

The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia infernalis to thrive is between 60% and 75%.

Alocasia infernalis Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia infernalis.

Suitability in pots

7L

Alocasia infernalis plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L.

Soil type

loam
Soil Drainage
Well-Drainage

Soil PH

acid

Alocasia infernalis Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia infernalis plant.

Maximum Height

36 Inches or 1 meters

Spread

36 Inches or 1 meters

Color

Grey
Purple
Deep Green

Characteristics

Showy Evergreen

Is Alocasia infernalis toxic to pets?

Yes

This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets.

Garden Style

Mediterranean Garden Patio And Containers

Alocasia infernalis Grow and Care

Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia infernalis, when it flowers, and how to care for it.

Maintenance

easy

Propagation Methods

seed

Flowering season

No flowers

Alocasia infernalis Native Region

Find out where the Alocasia infernalis plant originated.

Country

Indonesia Malaysia
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