ALOCASIA 'FRYDEK' VARIEGATED

Provide bright, indirect light. While it can tolerate some direct early morning sunlight, avoid harsh, direct midday sun to prevent leaf burn. Variegated forms, like Alocasia 'Frydek', often need more light than non-variegated forms to maintain their coloration. Position near a north or east-facing window, or use grow lights to ensure adequate light intensity, especially during the shorter days of winter.

Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry. Alocasia 'Frydek' prefers consistently moist soil but can suffer from root rot if overwatered. Ensure that excess water drains freely. Aim for humidity levels between 60% and 80%. Use a humidifier, humidity tray, or pebble tray to maintain these levels, especially in dry indoor environments.

• Aim for humidity levels between 60% and 80%.
• Regularly wipe down leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust.
• Fertilize once a month during spring/summer.
• Maintain temperatures between 18°C to 29°C (65°F to 85°F). Alocasia 'Frydek' is sensitive to cold and should be kept away from temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
• Propagate through offsets or corm divisions. When repotting, separate the corms to create new plants. Ensure each division has a viable root system and place them in a well-draining medium.
• Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot with drainage holes to ensure proper water flow.

Toxic to pets and humans if eaten.

When plants change environments they will need a period of time to acclimate to their new home. We recommend waiting at least a couple of weeks to repot your new plant. Plants can grow just fine in their plastic nursery pot and in most cases, will not be root bound. To avoid shocking your plant, give it time to adjust to your home as these conditions might vary greatly from where it was previously being grown. 

Below are some general tips on when to repot:

• Root to soil ratio is around 75% roots to 25% soil
• If your plant is in a pot without drainage (we never sell plants this way)
• The soil that the plant was grown in is not ideal for that particular plant
• If you notice pests or grubs in the soil (typically from plants that have been outside)
• If your plant is suffering from root rot

When repotting, consider the following:

• Not all indoor plants want the same soil. Do some research on what type of plant you have and its soil needs.
• If you are going to pot up (increase the size of your pot), only increase by one size at a time. An example would be if your plant is currently in a 4" pot and the roots are at 75% and time to pot up, get a pot that is no more than 6". If you can find a 5" pot, this would be ideal. 
• ALWAYS use pots with drainage. Please. Yes, plants can technically grow in pots without drainage but we do not recommend this approach. Plants don't like their roots sitting in water and if you've accidentally over-watered then your plant is at risk of getting root rot. When you have plants in pots without drainage, you also aren't allowing your plant to be watered thoroughly. 
• When deciding on a pot, either keep the plant in its nursery/grow pot and put that inside a cachepot or find a pot with drainage.
• Most plants will be happy in their pots for about two years, sometimes more. As long as the roots aren't past the 75% ratio, they are good. If you are worried about nutrients or soil has washed away from the top, you can top dress (add fresh nutrient-rich soil, compost or worm castings to the top, not to exceed the original height of the soil) or add fertilizer to regular waterings from spring to summer (please see fertilizer instructions for frequency as these can vary).