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About Alocasia Kapit Black Panther
Alocasias, commonly known as Elephant Ears, are some of the most common houseplants although their leaves can reach enormous sizes when grown outdoors! 🐘 They typically only support a few leaves at a time (more, when they get more sun!) so don't be concerned if you see an old leaf begin to retire after a new one emerges. They grow out of underground corms which are similar to bulbs, so next time you repot keep an eye out for baby Alocasias! They contain calcium oxalate crystals so be sure to keep them out of reach if you have children or pets! ⚠️
Taxonomy
Alocasia infernalis
Alocasia
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Alocasia 'Black Panther', Alocasia Black Panther, Black Panther Alocasia and Alocasia Black Magic

How to care for Alocasia Kapit Black Panther
How often to water your Alocasia Kapit Black Panther

every 9
Alocasia Kapit Black Panther needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Alocasia Kapit Black Panther in your home

a window
Alocasia Kapit Black Panther may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alocasia Kapit Black Panther in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Alocasia Kapit Black Panther

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alocasia Kapit Black Panther after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Eeekkk- I finally managed to find an Alocasia infernalis. I didn't even know they were called black panther. He looks so happy a week after we repotted him #newplants #alocasiaaddicts #alocasiablackpanther
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Unwanted Friends I picked up this slightly struggling bb from a local dealer this week, and noticed that she came with some small, black insects in her soil. I’ve since repotted her since she was essentially climbing out of her pot, but the bugs tagged along. She’s experiencing a little transplant shock at the moment so I’m not keen to re-pot again. I’ve placed her near my carniverous plant - is there anything else I can do to discourage the bugs? #NewPlantMom #Bugs #HelpMePlease #PestControl
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Wilty I don’t have a photo, but Shuri is wilty. Is this potentially a case of still settling in after a couple of weeks? I have her in regular soil because I got her before I gained a lot of #Alocasia knowledge - does she need a repot to be able to thrive? CCing the resident #AlocasiaAddicts @AnthuriumQueen and @JCPlantProper #AlocasiaKapitBlackPanther #BabyPlants #Wilting #WiltedPlant
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After 4 days trip, I return home and found my baby in this situation. What should I do? #AlocasiaKapitBlackPanther
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Takun got a new home as did Glenda and princess laya, my golden pothos. What did you do today? #repotseason #repotted #happyplants
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My first leaf with real pink! My absolute favorite plant ever 😍 #NewGrowth #BlackVelvetAlocasia
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Growing 😁 Growing well! Just got a new leaf! Yay spring!
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What should I do? My poor baby got her new leaf and this happened? What am i doing wrong 😑 help me?!
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The leaves keep turning yellow and drooping and dying off. She just put out a new leaf but I am worried she is dying and I don’t know why. #BlackVelvetAlocasia
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Plant help Does anyone know how to help my plant. The leaves keep browning and dying, but new leaves are still sprouting. I have her in a pot that has drainage and special tropical soil for drainage.
Care Summary for Alocasia Kapit Black Panther
Alocasia Kapit Black Panther
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
