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Alocasia micholitziana Frydek 12cm H30 - 40cm

Alocasia micholitziana Frydek 12cm H30 - 40cm
£33.00 GBP
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Meet Alocasia Frydek—the famous Green Velvet Alocasia with deep arrow-shaped leaves and crisp white veins. It has a softer, more elegant look than many Alocasia, but still wants classic tropical care: warmth, humidity and a chunky mix that never turns sour.

  • The Formal Name: Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'
  • The Nickname: Frydek / Green Velvet Alocasia
  • Roots: A cultivated form of Alocasia micholitziana, grown for velvety leaves and strong contrasting veins.
  • Natural Vibe: Tropical understory aroid: filtered light, humid air, warm roots and no cold shocks.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light gives the strongest leaves. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the velvet surface.
  • Best Room: A bright bathroom, warm plant corner or grow-light shelf with humidity suits it well.
  • Snacks: Feed lightly through spring and summer while new leaves are active.
  • Tropical Feels: Appreciates high humidity; dry air can curl edges and invite spider mites.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep warm, ideally 18–27°C. Avoid winter windowsills.
  • Thirst: Water when the top few centimetres are dry, then let excess drain fully.
  • Safety First: Not pet-safe – aroid foliage contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals, so keep away from pets and children who may chew leaves or stems.
  • The Bedding: Chunky aroid mix with bark/perlite and moisture retention for steady roots.
  • Family Tree: Propagation is usually by corms or division from a mature plant.
  • Space Needs: Give leaves room to face the light and avoid bruising the velvet.
  • Speed: Moderate to fast in warm bright conditions; may pause in winter.
  • Uninvited Guests: Spider mites and thrips are common Alocasia problems; check undersides.
  • Moving Day: Repot when roots fill the pot, preferably during active growth.
  • Haircut: Remove yellowing lower leaves cleanly at the base.
  • Fresh Air: Gentle airflow keeps humidity from becoming stagnant.
  • Plant Lore: Frydek can drop older leaves after a change in conditions but often rebounds from its corm once settled.
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