Alocasia ‘Frydek’

Alocasia micholitziana‘Frydek’, commonly known as the Green Velvet Alocasia, produces upright, arrow-shaped leaves with a soft, matte-velvet texture in deep emerald green, contrasted by crisp, bright white veining that follows each rib. It is a compact grower that holds its leaves upright on slender stems, making it a strong choice for a tabletop or shelf where the foliage can be seen at eye level.

Origins
Native to the Philippines,Alocasia micholitzianagrows in warm, humid forest understorey. ‘Frydek’ is a cultivar selected for the particularly strong contrast between its velvet green blades and white venation.

Soil and Substrate
OurAlocasia Premium Potting Mixis peat-free and formulated for Alocasias: a chunky, well-draining blend that prevents the waterlogging this genus is prone to.