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title: "What plants with velvety foliage (like Alocasia Frydek or Calathea…"
description: "What plants with velvety foliage (like Alocasia Frydek or Calathea Jungle Velvet) can do well in a dryer environment? The only one I know of is philodendron…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/6532eb1315cd32ba36cceeea"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Michelle"
published: "2023-10-20T21:03:15.158Z"
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# What plants with velvety foliage (like Alocasia Frydek or Calathea…

_Posted by Michelle on 2023-10-20_

What plants with velvety foliage (like Alocasia Frydek or Calathea Jungle Velvet) can do well in a dryer environment? The only one I know of is philodendron micans.. TIA!

## 7 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-10-20

Ooh that’s a good question. At first I only thought of a plush plant succulent, but that’s not much in terms of foliage. Then I was like “duh! I’m repotting my velvetiest plant right now!” It’s a baby bunny belly tradescantia. SO soft. The name is definitely fitting and super fun to say lol. This whole plant grew from ONE 3” stem prop. Easy, forgiving beautiful plant. Very underrated imo

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#### Mullein replied on 2023-10-20

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-3QkobUWwUK-I90Vq_7yE60PJa8V0mOfE95WC1nEMEo/f1c9dae9116649fd8375e68bb6206ed0.webp?size=large)

#### Mullein replied on 2023-10-20

Aww I just looked at my records and this plant is turning 2 years old on the 29th 🥰

#### Michelle replied on 2023-10-21

Oh that's beautiful! And the name is fantastic, makes me think of baby bunnies. Congratulations on 2 years, and thank you very much for the recommendation!

#### Michelle replied on 2023-10-21

And thanks for the pictures!

### Sunny commented on 2023-10-21

Lambs ear, purple passion plant

### Dave\_opuntiaface commented on 2023-10-21

A nice, velvety Bear Paw?

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