Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Alocasia reginula 'Ninja Variegata'
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Alocasia reginula 'Ninja Variegata'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~40–60% dry
Substrate
Fine airy aroid mix • Moisture-buffered • Good drainage
Temperature
Ideal: 18–29 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 45 cm • Max. spread: 45 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Variegated form of Alocasia reginula; species native to Borneo
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Alocasia reginula ‘Ninja Variegata’
Ninja Variegata has dark, textured foliage with irregular cream to light green marbling. The amount of pale pattern can change from one new leaf to the next.
New petioles rise close together from a short base, so the plant stays compact and upright. Leaves are thicker and slightly more textured than standard Black Velvet types. Some plants also show a faint doubled vein near the edge.
It belongs to the compact Alocasia reginula group, a dark-leaved tropical Alocasia linked to Borneo.
Flowering is uncommon indoors and usually modest, with a small spathe and spadix.
The species epithet reginula means “little queen”, fitting the plant’s small, upright habit.
How to grow it
- Bright, indirect light supports stable growth.
- Keep temperatures between 18–29 °C.
- Maintain around 60–80% humidity, with airflow.
- Water after partial drying, then drain thoroughly.
- Use an airy mix with good root oxygen.
- Feed lightly during active growth.
Darker areas carry most of the plant’s energy, while pale sections are more sensitive.
Check these signs
- Pale areas browning: often sun, heat, dry air or root stress.
- Soft base: let the mix dry further and check whether the pot is too large.
- Drooping after watering: check whether the pot is staying wet too long.
- Reduced leaf size: improve warmth and usable light before increasing fertiliser.
- Fine speckling or distorted new leaves: check for thrips and mites.
Leaf care and placement
Avoid hard wiping. The surface can be damaged easily. Place it where pets and small children cannot reach the leaves or fallen cuttings.
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Alocasia reginula 'Ninja Variegata'
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