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title: "Is my black velvet alocasia supposed to be this dark. I know the…"
description: "Is my black velvet alocasia supposed to be this dark. I know the name, but other peoples are lighter. How do I tell if it’s healthy."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64c26741eaf9349892216a0f"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Bella"
published: "2023-07-27T12:46:57.184Z"
language: "en"
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# Is my black velvet alocasia supposed to be this dark. I know the…

_Posted by Bella on 2023-07-27_

Is my black velvet alocasia supposed to be this dark. I know the name, but other peoples are lighter. How do I tell if it’s healthy.

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## 3 comments

### GreenLeaf commented on 2023-07-27

Yes! It looks healthy :) They should be dark colored, lighter color might mean a less mature plant, Also, new leaves can come in a bit lighter and then darken as they mature.

Keep doing what you’re doing!

#### Tiffany replied on 2023-07-27

I concur ☺️

### Danika commented on 2023-07-27

Yup. I was so happy to have my newest leaves be almost black in color. Means its getting enough light and maturing and happy. Love the glasses!

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