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Alocasia Frydek

Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'

AlocasiaMood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance

Also called: Green Velvet Alocasia

How to identify it

Velvety dark-green arrow-shaped leaves with prominent white primary veins.

Growing characteristics

Growth habit: upright.

Plant Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance

Velvety foliage shows stress quickly when light, moisture, temperature, or humidity swing too far.

Care guide

Light

Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct sun.

Water

Keep moisture reasonably consistent while allowing the surface to begin drying; never keep the root zone waterlogged.

Soil / substrate

Chunky, moisture-balanced aroid mix with bark and mineral aeration.

Humidity

Moderate to high humidity is helpful.

Support / growth

No support needed.

Problems Planticist can help with

UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup

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