Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek’ variegata

Description

Deep green and velvety, rippled at the edges, with luminous white venation and meeting at a distinctive point, the foliage of Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek‘ is one of a kind. Endemic to the island of Luzon in the Phillipines, this species was once common in its growing range but has now been classes as vulnerable due to over collection. A truly beautiful specimen made even more spectacular by intense patches of variegation.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 70%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every 2 – 4 weeks from April – October.

REPOTTING

Repot roughly every 1-1.5 years. Use a well draining house plant compost with added draining medium like perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.