Botanical Specifications

☀️ Light Exposure Bright, dappled indirect light; avoids direct scorching sun.

💧 Watering Cadence Evenly moist substrate; allow top 1–2 inches to dry between waterings.

🌱 Substrate & Soil Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.

🪴 Grow Pot Size Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.

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Alocasia Frydek (Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek')

Name: Alocasia Frydek (Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek')
Brand: Palma
SKU: 4_ALOCASIA_FRYDEK
Price: 34.49 USD
Availability: InStock

Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'

Deep velvety emerald green arrowhead leaves with striking, luminous white lateral veins.

$34.49

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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.

About This Botanical

A masterclass in botanical texture and form, Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' (Green Velvet Alocasia) is one of the most celebrated tropical aroids in indoor cultivation, prized for its sculptured arrowhead leaves finished with a soft matte-velvet texture.

Each deep forest-green leaf is dramatically highlighted by glowing, crisp ivory-white central and lateral veins. Thriving under bright, filtered indirect sunlight and steady ambient humidity, it is a magnificent focal piece for any curated plant space.

Botanical Care Essentials

☀️ Light: Bright, filtered indirect light; keep shielded from harsh direct midday sun.
💧 Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; allow top 25–35% of soil to dry before watering.
🌱 Soil: Chunky, highly aerated aroid mix (orchid bark, perlite, peat, and horticultural charcoal).
🐾 Pet Safety: Toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA listed: insoluble calcium oxalates).

⚡ Quick Facts

At a Glance

• Light: Bright, dappled indirect light; avoids direct scorching sun.
• Water: Evenly moist substrate; allow top 1–2 inches to dry between waterings.
• Mature size: 18–36 inches tall indoors with architectural upright habit.
• Pet safety: Toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA listed: insoluble oxalates).
• Beginner-friendly: Intermediate — thrives with consistent humidity and aerated mix.

Common Question Care Clarification

“Why are the lower leaves of my Alocasia Frydek turning yellow and dropping?”

Alocasias frequently shed their oldest outer leaf as a new spear emerges. However, multiple yellowing leaves at once indicate either overwatering or insufficient light.

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