Variegated Alocasia Frydek - 14cm / 1L / Small Plant
$150.00Variegated Alocasia Frydek – A Rare Velvet Jewel
A true collector’s dream, Variegated Alocasia Frydek takes the already stunning Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek’ to another level with striking white and cream variegation against its deep green, velvety leaves. The contrast is breathtaking, making it one of the most visually dramatic Alocasias available. With its elongated, arrow-shaped leaves and elegant upright growth, this plant is a statement piece that adds a tropical yet refined aesthetic to any space.
Origin: A rare variegated form of Alocasia micholitziana, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where it thrives in humid, shaded conditions.
Growth Habit & Size: A compact, upright grower, reaching 60-90 cm indoors. Leaves grow on tall, slender stems, creating an elegant and architectural silhouette. Variegation patterns vary, making each leaf unique.
Shape & Spread: Narrow, arrow-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and random splashes of white or cream variegation. As with most variegated plants, growth can be slightly slower due to reduced chlorophyll.
Room Placement: Prefers bright, indirect light, making it well-suited for north-facing or east-facing rooms in the southern hemisphere. Works best as a feature plant in living rooms, bedrooms, or offices where its bold variegation can be admired. Requires high humidity, so positioning near a humidifier or in a warm bathroom can help maintain optimal conditions.
Difficulty Level: Advanced – Requires high humidity (above 60%), consistent warmth, and careful watering to avoid root rot. Prefers a well-draining, chunky aroid mix and benefits from frequent but light watering. Variegation may fade if placed in low light.
🔎 Rarity Check: Extremely rare in New Zealand – Very few listings available, primarily found through specialty collectors or private growers.
Toxicity: Toxic if ingested; contains calcium oxalate crystals.
Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants - 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
