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Alocasia Frydek | Elephant's Ears

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Alocasia Frydek | Elephant's Ears
Alocasia Frydek | Elephant's Ears
Alocasia Frydek | Elephant's Ears

Alocasia Frydek | Elephant's Ears

SKU: HP30001008
17cm pot | 45cm tall
£44.99 £49.99
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Overview

Velvety, dark-green, arrow-shaped leaves with stark white veining, 'Frydek' is a delightful, recently introduced Alocasia. These elephant's ears originate from Southeast Asia so prefer a humid environment and consistent temperature. Their distinctive, angular appearance has made this tender perennial hugely popular in recent years. Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from. Home care: This plant needs warmth and humidity. If you have a warm, light bathroom that could be perfect. Otherwise stand the pot on a tray of damp pebbles to try and keep the humidity levels up and/or mist regularly. Keep the temperature at a minimum of 16°C, warmer if possible. Water regularly in the summer, reducing through the winter, and feed with a liquid fertiliser in spring/summer every 3-4 weeks. Dormancy is a natural process, triggered by a reduction in light, cooler temperatures, and drier air and soil mimicking the seasonal changes in the plant's natural environment. If the plant is beginning to enter a dormant period by shedding leaves or discolouring and dying back then reduce watering, light and maintain cooler conditions. The corm or bulb should only be watered lightly when the top inch of soil has become dry. The plant will regrow when warm, bright, moist conditions return.

Specifications

  • Position: bright but indirect light
  • Soil: good potting compost
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
  • Current height: approximately 50cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
  • Pot cover: choose a 22cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot
  • Toxicity: TOXIC to humans and pets if eaten, skin/eye irritant
  • Height:45cm tall

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

This plant needs warmth and humidity. If you have a warm, light bathroom that could be perfect. Otherwise stand the pot on a tray of damp pebbles to try and keep the humidity levels up and/or mist regularly. Keep the temperature at a minimum of 16°C, warmer if possible. Water regularly in the summer, reducing through the winter, and feed with a liquid fertiliser in spring/summer every 3-4 weeks. Dormancy is a natural process, triggered by a reduction in light, cooler temperatures, and drier air and soil mimicking the seasonal changes in the plant's natural environment. If the plant is beginning to enter a dormant period by shedding leaves or discolouring and dying back then reduce watering, light and maintain cooler conditions. The corm or bulb should only be watered lightly when the top inch of soil has become dry. The plant will regrow when warm, bright, moist conditions return.

Warning

Humans/Pets: TOXIC if eaten; skin/eye irritant

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