Alocasia 'Frydek' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia frydek, or Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek’, belongs to the Araceae family. It has dark green leaves with striking white stripes that follow the leaf margins. The plant is native to the Philippines. It thrives on indirect sunlight, acidic soil pH, and high humidity to thrive.
Common Name |
Green Velvet Alocasia
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia 'Frydek' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia 'Frydek'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia 'Frydek' needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia 'Frydek' needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Alocasia 'Frydek' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia 'Frydek' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Alocasia 'Frydek' prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Alocasia 'Frydek' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia 'Frydek'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia 'Frydek' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia 'Frydek' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia 'Frydek' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia 'Frydek' toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also toxic to dogs and humans. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia 'Frydek' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia 'Frydek', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia 'Frydek' Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia 'Frydek' plant originated. |
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Country |
Philippines (the)
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