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Alocasia Frydek
₹ 599.00
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₹ 999.00
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₹ 599.00
The Alocasia Frydek — the Green Velvet Alocasia — is one of the most beloved aroids in cultivation, and it is easy to understand why. Its deep, forest-green arrowhead leaves are covered in a dense layer of fine trichomes that give the entire surface a rich, matte, velvety texture — with thick, bright white veins running cleanly through the dark ground. The contrast is immediate and striking. It grows compactly at 45–90 cm, produces new leaves with satisfying regularity in warm conditions, and is considerably more forgiving than its rarer variegated relatives. A wonderful entry point into the world of collector aroids.
💡 About the Velvet Surface
Caused by microscopic trichomes — clean with a very soft damp cloth only. No rubbing, no leaf shine products. Both damage the texture permanently.
Light
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Bright indirect light — at least 6 hours daily. East or west-facing window is ideal. The velvet surface absorbs light efficiently, so the plant performs well in moderate indirect light too. Avoid direct harsh sun which scorches and damages the leaf surface.
Watering
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Allow the top 3–4 cm to dry before watering. Water thoroughly then empty the saucer. Filtered or rainwater preferred — tap water minerals can cause brown tipping over time. Reduce to every 10–14 days in winter.
Humidity
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60–70% preferred. Use a humidifier or pebble tray. Mist in the morning only — water on the velvet surface overnight encourages fungal spotting. Keep away from AC vents and fans.
Growing Media
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Well-draining aroid mix: 40% potting soil, 25% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 15% coco coir. pH 5.5–7.0. Repot every 1–2 years in spring, one pot size up. Always use a pot with drainage holes.
Feeding
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Balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer. Apply to moist soil only. Flush soil every 3 months. Stop feeding in winter.
🌱 Corms — Don't Throw These Away
Small bulb-like corms at the soil base are baby plants. Leave them to grow or separate and pot individually once 1–2 cm wide.
🍂 Winter Dormancy — Leaf Drop Is Normal
Below 18°C the plant may drop its leaves. The rhizome stays alive — reduce watering, stop feeding, keep warm. New shoots emerge reliably in spring. Do not discard the pot.
⚠️ Common Issues & Quick Fixes
Yellow Leaves
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Usually overwatering — let the top 3–4 cm dry and ensure good drainage. One leaf yellowing as a new one opens is normal leaf cycling. Widespread yellowing with soggy soil means root rot — unpot, trim black roots, repot in fresh mix.
Drooping Leaves
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Check soil first — if dry, water immediately. If moist, check for cold drafts or root rot. Newly repotted plants droop for 1–2 weeks; resolves on its own.
Fungal Spots on Leaves
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Water on the velvet surface in stagnant conditions. Mist morning only, improve airflow, treat with diluted neem oil. Remove badly affected leaves.
Brown Leaf Tips
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Low humidity or tap water mineral build-up. Boost humidity and switch to filtered or rainwater. Flush soil with plain water to clear salts. Existing brown tips are permanent — trim neatly.
Spider Mites or Mealybugs
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Wipe with a soft damp cloth then spray with diluted neem oil or insecticidal soap every 5–7 days for 3 weeks. High humidity deters spider mites naturally.
📋 Quick Plant Profile
| Botanical Name | Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' |
| Common Names | Green Velvet Alocasia, Frydek Alocasia |
| Family | Araceae |
| Origin | Philippines & Southeast Asia |
| Signature Feature | Deep green velvety leaves with bold white veins |
| Light | Bright to moderate indirect; no direct sun |
| Watering | Top 3–4 cm dry; filtered water preferred |
| Humidity | 60–70%; morning misting only |
| Temperature | 18°C–30°C; no cold drafts |
| Mature Height | 45–90 cm indoors |
| Active Leaves | 3–5 at a time; leaf cycling is normal |
| Corms | Baby plants at soil base — do not discard |
| Dormancy | May drop leaves below 18°C; re-emerges in spring |
| Leaf Care | Soft damp cloth only; no leaf shine products |
| Ideal For | Collectors, Bright Indoor Rooms, Beginners to Rare Aroids |
| Care Level | Intermediate — forgiving and rewarding |
Size Details
1 Alocasia Frydek
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Care Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
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