{"product_id":"alocasia-frydek-variegated","title":"Alocasia Frydek - Variegated","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariegated Alocasia ‘Frydek’ is a spectacular tropical houseplant with velvety, arrow-shaped leaves patterned in deep green, white and pale green. As plant shop owners, we consider it a true collector’s plant: wonderfully striking, but more demanding than an ordinary houseplant because its pale variegated sections are particularly sensitive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia micholitziana, the species from which ‘Frydek’ was developed, originates from the tropical forests of the Philippines. The variegated ‘Frydek’ is a cultivated form selected for its distinctive marbled and sectoral colouring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place in plenty of bright, indirect light. Good light helps maintain the variegation and supports healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protect the leaves from intense midday sun, which can scorch the white sections. Gentle morning sunlight is usually suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water when the top 2–3 cm of compost feels dry. Keep it lightly and consistently moist during active growth, but never waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter watering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reduce watering during autumn and winter. Allow a little more of the compost to dry as growth slows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide high humidity, ideally above 60%. A humidifier is the most reliable option, although grouping plants together can also help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep at warm room temperature. Protect it from cold draughts, radiators and temperatures below 15°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use an airy, free-draining aroid mixture containing houseplant compost, orchid bark, perlite and coco coir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a pot with drainage holes. Empty away any water that collects inside the decorative outer pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength every two to four weeks during spring and summer. Reduce or stop feeding in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wipe the leaves gently with a soft, damp cloth. Take extra care with the delicate white sections and avoid commercial leaf-shine products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove yellow, damaged or dying leaves at the base with clean scissors. One older leaf may naturally fade as a new one develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Repot during spring when the roots have filled the container. Select a pot only slightly larger than the current one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Growth may slow significantly during winter, and the plant may lose leaves if conditions become cool or dark. Keep the corm warm and water sparingly until new growth appears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariegation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each leaf will have a different pattern. Completely white leaves contain very little chlorophyll and may not remain healthy for long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon problems:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow leaves often indicate overwatering, while brown, crispy edges may result from low humidity, inconsistent watering or excessive sunlight. Watch carefully for spider mites, thrips and mealybugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot pet-safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Variegated Alocasia ‘Frydek’ is toxic to cats, dogs and other animals if chewed or eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll parts of the plant contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause immediate irritation and pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible symptoms include drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, swelling and difficulty swallowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sap may also irritate sensitive skin and eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the plant securely out of the reach of pets and young children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear gloves when pruning, dividing or repotting, and wash your hands afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your pet chews or eats any part of the plant, contact your veterinary practice promptly for advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe white sections cannot produce as much energy as the green parts, so excellent indirect light is essential. Keep the plant warm and humid, but do not compensate by overwatering—healthy roots are the foundation of strong, beautifully variegated leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold without a decorative pot, colour and size may vary slightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal plant delivery or collection available in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD13cm H50cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Green East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59012244373885,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/7410\/9627\/files\/library-78B8C81A-9BCA-4466-A4F9-5BC65396DFF6-L0-001.jpg?v=1793893917","url":"https:\/\/thegreeneast.co.uk\/products\/alocasia-frydek-variegated","provider":"The Green East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}