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Alocasia 'Frydek' Variegata — 6cm
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Variegated Green Velvet Alocasia

Alocasia 'Frydek' Variegata

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Description

Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Variegata is a rare and genuinely remarkable plant. Based on the classic Green Velvet Alocasia, which is already prized for its deep, velvety leaves and contrasting white veins, the variegated form adds a further layer of drama: cream and white sectors that appear differently on every leaf. One leaf may show pale streaking, the next a solid cream half, the next near-entirely white. No two plants are alike, and no two leaves on the same plant will be identical. This is a plant that keeps surprising you.

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How to care for Variegated Green Velvet Alocasia

Set me near a bright window, out of direct sun and water me little and often so I stay evenly moist.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Variegated Green Velvet Alocasia

Alocasia 'Frydek' Variegata is a rewarding challenge of a houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering often enough to keep the compost evenly moist, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 16°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

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Kitchen

Care level

EasyChallenge

A rewarding challenge

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Keep evenly moist

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top layer of soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top layer of soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Needs high humidity

This plant thrives in high humidity and benefits from a consistently humid environment. Good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. To increase humidity, use a humidifier or place the plant in a naturally humid room like a bathroom or kitchen. Plant cabinets, grow tents, and terrariums can also help create stable humidity for tropical houseplants, especially in drier homes. When using enclosed growing spaces, ensure there is adequate airflow to prevent excess moisture build-up. Adding sphagnum moss around the stem can also help hold moisture and improve growing conditions. Read moreShow less

This plant thrives in high humidity and benefits from a consistently humid environment. Good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. To increase humidity, use a humidifier or place the plant in a naturally humid room like a bathroom or kitchen. Plant cabinets, grow tents, and terrariums can also help create stable humidity for tropical houseplants, especially in drier homes. When using enclosed growing spaces, ensure there is adequate airflow to prevent excess moisture build-up. Adding sphagnum moss around the stem can also help hold moisture and improve growing conditions.

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Temperature

Keep above 16°C · Likes a warm room

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' Variegata needs a substrate that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged. The variegated sections are more sensitive to stress than the green tissue, making good drainage and consistent care particularly important. Our Alocasia Potting Mix is well-suited to demanding Alocasias as it is structured for drainage and root aeration, with enough organic matter to retain gentle moisture between waterings.

Growth habit

Upright →

Plant type

Aroid →Foliage houseplant →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Origins

Alocasia micholitziana, the species behind 'Frydek', is native to the tropical forests of the Philippines, where it grows as an understorey plant in warm, humid environments with bright but heavily filtered light. 'Frydek' is a cultivar selected for its particularly defined white venation and velvety leaf texture. The Variegata form carries the same growth characteristics as the standard 'Frydek', but with the addition of a cellular mutation that disrupts chlorophyll production in unpredictable patterns across the leaves. The white and cream sections contain less chlorophyll than the green, which means the plant benefits from brighter light than its non-variegated counterpart to compensate, while still needing protection from direct sun, which will scorch the pale areas.

Also known as

Alocasia 'Frydek' Variegata

Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

How variegated will my plant be?

Variegation is one of the things that makes each plant truly one of a kind, and it's also one of the hardest things to guarantee. Every variegated plant is unique, and the amount, pattern, and intensity of variegation will vary from plant to plant, leaf to leaf, and even season to season.

The photos on our site are representative of the variety and we do our best to pick out the most representative plant of the bunch, but your plant may have more or less variegation than what's pictured. That's not a fault, it's the nature of how variegation works. It's influenced by light, genetics, and growing conditions, and it will continue to change as your plant grows in your home.

A few things worth knowing: bright, indirect light tends to encourage stronger variegation. Too little light and your plant may push out more green leaves to compensate. Too much direct sun and you risk scorching the paler sections, which have less chlorophyll to protect them. Finding the right balance for your space is part of the journey.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Alocasia are some of the most striking houseplants you can grow. Bold, architectural leaves on slender stems that immediately draw the eye. They're native to tropical and subtropical forests across Southeast Asia, where they grow on the forest floor in warm...

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Rated by real customers

Customers praise this stunning variegated plant for its "beautiful variegation" and excellent growth. Shoppers report it thrives well, with one noting it went from 3 leaves to multiple offsets in 2 months. "Absolutely stunning" packaging ensures plants arrive in perfect condition. All reviews are 5-star, highlighting healthy plants and speedy delivery.

  • In two months it went from 3 leaves to 4 offsets all producing leaves!
  • Absolutely stunning, I could admire its beauty forever. High quality plant with tons of variegation.
  • The variegation is out of this world, quality is amazing and the order came packaged brilliantly!
  • 5 stars: 52 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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abi Ware-wilkinson (United Kingdom)

This is the prettiest plant in my collection! I was shocked when I opened it! Is so beautiful! The packing was nice and sturdy and kept her safe!
It was definitely worth the wait!

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Brayden (United Kingdom)

I love this plant so much and it has been thriving since I got it. I have had this plant for about two months and in this time it has gone from a small 3 leaf plant to having 4 separate offsets all producing leaves! Currently the mother plant is sustaining 5 leaves and each offset now has 2 leaves. I enjoy this plant so much I got a second one for my father! Highly recommend getting from this site!

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Sophie O.
Astounding beauty

Oh my gosh. It arrived today and I cannot beleive how beautiful she is.
Only just a tiny baby and I cannot wait to see her grow.

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Samantha L.
Whoop it's Amazing :heart_eyes:

The plant arrived healthy and in perfect condition. The variegation is perfect on every single 3 leafs. Can't wait to watch it develop :heart_eyes:

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Ffion S.
Beautiful!

Absolutely beautiful! No signs of stress and was just perfect when it arrived!

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Michael L.
Love it! arrived in excellent

Love it! arrived in excellent health and amazing variation

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Cynthia D.
Beautiful plant. Had to place

Beautiful plant. Had to place it in a cabinet for it to survive.

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Denesia S.
Plant arrived well packaged. Nice

Plant arrived well packaged. Nice plant size and quality. I am thrilled to receive an email for the care of the plant.

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Hi Denesia! Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that your Alocasia arrived in great condition and look forward to seeing it thrive in your care.

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Barbara T.
Beautiful plant, arrived in perfect

Beautiful plant, arrived in perfect condition.

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Irmak o.
Out of many competitors I’ve

Out of many competitors I’ve ordered from this place honestly has to be the best! Alocasia arrived on time and super safely with one new leaf forming and a baby Alocasia forming from the soil. Gorgeous variegation too! Definitely recommend (in fact have and my sister has bought too).

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Alison

every review Ihave read is true, perfection!

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Valeriia

Amazing as always

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Maddison

My order arrived amazingly packaged. Absolutely no damage to the box or my plants. The plants are stunning and even more pretty than i expected, thankyou so much. Cant wait for my other orders.

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Cynthia

Beautiful

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Chloe T.
Love her

I got a small one. Super cute and good variegation. 2 leaves in great condition

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Sanda

She is beautiful. Packing is good..

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Sanda

She is beautiful. Packing is good. .

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Gemma

Amazing plants in fab condition will definitely be buying again
Thank you

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Gemma

Amazing plants in fab condition will definitely be buying again
Thank you

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Sophie M.
Lovely little treat for myself!

Lovely 2 leaf variegated frydek which was delivered in pristine condition and a 3rd leaf ready to pop open!

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Tayla S.
Amazing!!

Have wanted to add this plant to my collection for a long time and glad I finally ordered it, the variegation is out of this world, quality is amazing and the order came packaged brilliantly, no damage to this or any other plants in the order plus shipping was speedy!!

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Laurence Q.
Alocasia 'Frydek' Variegata

Lovely plant! one of my more accessible wish list plants, it came lovingly packaged and in perfect condition and the winter protection was a great addition !

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Steve T.
Alocasia 'Frydek' Variegata

A real stunner with superb variegation.

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Sankavi M.
Lovely plant

Plant was in excellent condition and was in the process of putting out a new leaf, which has come out in the days since it arrived. So pleased.

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Mike

Beautiful plant

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Mike

Beautiful plant

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