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Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'
Also Known As
- Frydek African Mask
- Frydek Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' plant details
Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: fragrant, showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' plant
How to Grow Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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