{"product_id":"alocasia-antoro-velvet","title":"Alocasia ‘Antoro Velvet 4”","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"603\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eAlocasia ‘Antoro Velvet’\u003c\/em\u003e (Velvet Alocasia). Native to tropical Southeast Asia, where it grows along the forest floor beneath dense canopy, rooted in warm, humid soil that stays lightly moist with constant airflow. It experiences bright, filtered light broken through layers of trees. Valued for its deep, velvety foliage and compact structure, giving it strong collector appeal. Leaves are near-black to deep green with a soft matte texture and subtle veining, forming a tight upright growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eLight requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"631\"\u003ePrefers east and south windows.\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003ePlace 1–2 ft from the window.\u003cbr data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eGrow lights 5000K–6500K.\u003cbr data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e10–14 inches from canopy.\u003cbr data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eFoot-candles: 800–1,500 for stable growth and leaf integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; environment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eAllow soil to dry halfway between watering.\u003cbr data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eAlways check root zone, not the surface.\u003cbr data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"936\"\u003ePrefers 50–70% humidity, consistent warmth, and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eWhat your plant is telling you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eNeeds water: leaves soften and slightly droop.\u003cbr data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eToo wet: yellowing leaves and soft base.\u003cbr data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eLight issues: smaller leaves and slower growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rooted Plant Shop ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775036330082,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/1269\/8722\/files\/E2A33AC8-FD4F-4ADD-A033-9D5A7507A0C6.jpg?v=1776868828","url":"https:\/\/therootedplantshop.com\/products\/alocasia-antoro-velvet","provider":"The Rooted Plant Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}